The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey indicates that, following a disappointing Q2 and Q3, heavy side sales fell once again in Q4 but light side sales rose.

Kent Blaxill, the independent East Anglian builders merchant company, has appointed Andy Whitney as sales and operations manager responsible for the company's building materials division.

Steve Last has been promoted to sales and operations managers at the glass and glazing division at independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill.

Water treatment specialist Sentinel has welcomed a new CEO to head up the business.

Hard landscaping supplier Acheson & Glover is starting off 2013 with a new team.

Domestic fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has doubled manufacturing capacity at its Crawley headquarters.

Boiler manufacturer Baxi has donated boilers to seven homes being rebuilt under the charity initiative 'Houses 2 Homes'.

Shower enclosure manufacturer Coram has invested in manufacturing capabilities at its Bridgnorth, Shropshire site.

In a debate in the House of Commons today the shadow Energy Minister will highlight the government's "shocking" lack of regard for job losses in the insulation sector.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has unveiled its new logo and corporate identity, ahead of its move to new offices in Coventry in February.