Brett Landscaping's range of patio packs has been designed to provide merchants with a complete offering of paving in handy project sized packs.

Independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres has had to remove an advertisement that breached Advertising Standards Authority guidelines.

The Baxi Ecogen dual energy system from heating manufacturer Baxi has won two Homebuilding & Renovating Product Excellence Awards 2011.

Mira Showers, the manufacturer of showers and shower accessories has sent its senior sales team to work on a scheme in Liverpool to enable the disadvantaged to get onto the housing ladder.

DIY chain B&Q has upped the ante on its trade venture TradePoint, by offering a free next-day site delivery service.

Ellis Furniture has welcomed Richard Fitzmaurice to the team as marketing manager.

Insulation manufacturer Superglass has announced a major expansion to its sales force that will enable it to focus more on driving specifications from architects and specifiers.

Rainwater harvesting specialists Stormsaver has appointed Alan Davidson as a business development manager.

DIY chain B&Q was told that an advert for insulation breached Advertising Standards Authority Code on misleading advertising.

TV DIY and gardening celebrity, Tommy Walsh has launched a shopping comparison website aimed at tradesmen looking for tools and materials.