DIY retailer Focus DIY intends to appoint accountants Ernst & Young as administrators, after breaching its banking covenants.
Read More »Ridgeons celebrates anniversary with fund-raising efforts
Independent builders merchant Ridgeons is celebrating its 100th birthday with a full schedule of fundraising activities, on behalf of ACT, the charity for Addenbrooks hospital and its Rosie specialised women's and maternity care unit.
Read More »HPS sells to management buy-out team
Fast-growing independent plumbers merchant Heating Plumbing Supplies has been acquired in £12.88M management buyout of the existing business.
Read More »Boiler theft at Travis Perkins branch
A boiler and electric showers were stolen from the Shrewsbury branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins last week.
Read More »CERT shortfall continues to hurt Superglass
Insulation manufacturer Superglass Holdings plc broke even in the six months to February 28, compared with an adjusted pre-tax profit of £2.6m for the previous first half.
Read More »Roman adds group sales role
Shower manufacturer Roman has appointed Mike Spink as group sales director.
Read More »Parker add garden furniture stream
Sussex-based independent builders merchant Parker Building Supplies has launched a new garden furniture business.
Read More »Home registrations hit high point
More applications for new homes were received in March than at any time in the last three years, mainly thanks to the Olympic Games Athletes' Village.
Read More »Dunlop launches online training initiative for merchants
Dunlop Adhesives has launched a series of online training tips to help merchants brush up on their tiling trivia and drive sales over the summer months.
Read More »N&C Building Materials hosts St George’s Community Fun Day
Builders merchant N&C Building Materials hosted a St George's Day Family Fun Day celebration at its Barking premises.
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