Independent builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies is to launch a pioneering water harvesting strategy to create a more sustainable water supply.

Plumbers merchant chain Plumbase has donated £1000 to one of Team GB's 2012 Paralympic hopefuls.

Ridgeons Timber and Builders Merchants has donated £300 to help support local volunteers at Home Start Babergh through its Ridgeons Community Fund.

The OFT has approved the purchase of Build Center by Saint Gobain, subject to the divestment of 23 branches.

Insulation manufacturer Knauf Insulation has joined with B&Q parent company Kingfisher and several energy providers and County Councils to form the not-for-profit organisation, The Green Deal Finance Company Limited.

Mike Raddenbury, branch manager at Drakes Plumbing Supplies branch in Uckfield, retired today (March 29) after 25 years with the company.

Rockwool, the manufacturer of stonewool insulation, hosted a visit by Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change, Greg Barker at its South Wales factory.

Timbmet has combined forces with joinery company 'Meer End Stairs', to produce 130 bespoke internal and external doors for a prestigious new build property in Warwickshire.

Keylite Roof Windows is extending its Flick 'n' Win promotion to include the timber finish centre pivot roof window - increasing the chance for builders and timber merchants to win up to £100 of shopping vouchers with each sale.

Trade paint brand Leyland has launched a brand new colour chart.