Chadwicks builders' merchant, treated its customers to a hospitality day, as it sponsored Fylde RFC's 41-26 win over Cambridge RFC, whilst raising money for chosen charity Barnardo's.

Steel lintel and roof window supplier the Keystone Group has announced the appointment of a new director.

The Leicester branch of builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy , has a new branch manager.

Midlands based independent builders merchant John Nicholls has announced the appointment of Steve Gent as its new commercial sales director.

XCP Corrosion Technologies, the maintenance and protection products supplier, is launching its XCP™ Professional range into the building trade.

BCG, the kitchens, bathrooms and heating distributor, is launching a new premium quality brochure - 'Smart4 bathroom collection'.

The Saffron Walden branch of independent builders merchant Ridgeons has achieved ISO 14001 certification for 'Environmental Management', with leading body BM TRADA Certification.

Plasterboard manufacturer, Lafarge Plasterboard, has launched a Think Thermal campaign to help merchants take advantage of commercial opportunities with thermal boards.

MX-Group, the UK shower tray and shower accessory manufacturer has announced the acquisition of the UK Division of Irish company FlairInternational.

KnaufInsulation CEO Tony Robson asks why the Energy Efficiency Directive is not getting more support.