Paint manufacturer Crown Trade has launched two new anti bacterial decorative coatings to help stop the 'Superbugs' in health facilities.

As part of its Steracryl health and hygiene range of coatings, paint manufacturer Crown Trade has launched an additional hardwearing mould inhibiting finish.

Ventilations systems manufacturer Nuaire has taken a step forward in its environmental credentials.

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning builders merchants that Trading Standards is looking again at the issue of pre-filled bulk bags of aggregates.

From 2012 any company importing timber will need to prove where it came from or face legal sanctions, the European Parliament has finally decided.

A range of softwood timber windows and flat entrance doorsets from manufacturer, Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS) is now FSC accredited.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Grafton Group plc has seen both turnover and profits recovering, according to today's trading update for the six months ended June 30 2010.

The construction industry is still suffering from a shortage of skills, despite the recession.

Employees at builders merchant Travis Perkins were evacuated when a fire broke out at the branch in Guildford.

Door and dooorset manufacturerJohn Porter Doors has been acquired by The Performance Timber Products Group Limited (PTP).