North East independent builders' merchant Thompson Building Centres is to be the main sponsor of a three day Armed Forces event on Wearside this weekend.

Independent Lichfield-based builders merchant Walter Tipper has won a medal at its first appearance at the BBC Gardener's World exhibition.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has joined the UK Green Building Council.

Builders merchants' organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has increased its membership following a restructure.

Independent builders merchant MKM has made its furthest move from its Hull heartland with the opening of a branch in Kent.

Tap and shower manufacturer Bristan has launched two new, easy-to-install bathroom taps, Acute and Vantage, with unique, patented Easyfit technology.

Specialist Group offers a wide selection of door furniture in a choice of finishes.

The new Draper Expert Ground Buster® from tool supplier Draper is designed for use in remote locations where no power supply is available.

Building materials company Saint-Gobain has opened a new Technical Academy.

Plumbers merchant PTS has officially opened its new headquarters building in Crick, near Northampton.