Successful students in the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers' examinations will receive their awards at the annual lunch, sponsored for the first time by Ironmongery Direct.

ICI Paints AkzoNobel has donated products and services to support the makeover of an outdoor leisure area at Shepherds Down School near Winchester.

Landscaping materials manufacturer Marshalls saw first half sales rise 9% with underlying pre-tax profits up 51% in the six months to June 30.

Approved installer schemes are increasingly important in helping to raise standards within the landscaping industry, according to paving manufacturer Brett Landscaping.

Klober managing director David Arendell and sales manager Tim Piatt have taken part in the world's biggest trialthon event.

Newcastle-based independent builders merchant JT Dove hosted visits by two local MPs last week to discuss how building materials' distribution is adapting as the construction industry struggles to avoid falling back into recession.

Gorilla Glue wants to find out the builders merchants' favourite rugby player. The company is offering merchants the chance to win a pair of hospitality tickets to watch the rugby Super League Grand Final at Manchester United FC on October.

Trade paint brand Glidden Trade, part of ICI Paints, has invested in a new print and online advertising campaign to boost sales and recognition of its trade paint brand.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has teamed up with IRWIN Tools to launch a limited edition pink handled handsaw to raise money for its two partner charities, Breast Cancer Campaign and Children's Hospices UK.

Encon Insulation, the insulation and drylining distribution arm of Wolseley UK, has relaunched its website.