The Builders Merchants Federation has met with two Liberal Democrat Cabinet Ministers to get them to explain the thinking behind the Budget Statement, and the associated Plan for Growth.

Security specialist Yale has made two new appointments in order to support its merchant and retail customers.

Impey UK, the wetroom and specialist showering products manufacturer, has a new team designed to spearhead a period of growth and development of the Impey product brands.

Independent builders merchant Grant & Stone took part in a charity cycle event on Sunday and met TV presenter Fern Britton in the process.

Independent builders merchant Ridgeons held a Meet-the-Merchant supplier day in Norwich on Tuesday (March 29);

Boiler and heating technology manufacturer Baxi is supporting a growing industry campaign to persuade the Government to cut the rate of VAT charged on high efficiency boiler installations and passive flue heat recovery systems.

A young cyclist sponsored by Southampton builders merchant Elliott Brothers has won two medals at the cycling World Championships.

Plumbers and builders merchant chain Wolseley has posted first-half profits for the first time since the height of the recession.

The sale of Wolseley UK's Bathstore subsidiary is thought to be in jeopardy, following the announcement of the builders and plumbers merchant's half-year results.

Nottingham timber product company FW Mason was put into administration on Friday (March 25).