Plumbers merchant Plumb Center, part of Wolseley, has opened the first of a new generation of branches.

Combimate from Cistermiser has been used to protect a care centre in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, from the worst effects of the area' hard water.

Ancon TeploTie, the low thermal conductivity Wall Tie, has been used in the UK's first retrofit to achieve zero-carbon Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Jaga Heating Products UK has a new website - www.jaga.co.uk that offers more than just product information.

Everbuild Building Products has launched five new editions to the Jetcem range.

Underfloor heating specialist Timoleon has launched two new products designed to match increased use of timber and low energy systems powered by heat pumps.

KPMG, the administrators for tile firm Pilkingtons are still aiming to sell the company's site in Swinton, Manchester.

Builders merchant Jewson has launched its largest charity event to date, in aid of the Help the Hospices charity.

This year's NMBS Dinner Dance, held by the independent builders merchant buying group, takes place on Saturday October 23 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Dutch manhole maker Kijlistra has hit back at speculation that its carbon emission claims for concrete manholes are flawed.