Steel enamel bath and shower tray producer Kaldewei has appointed James Hardy as sales representative responsible for the South West of England and Wales.

Alpha Heating Innovation has appointed two new technical sales managers, Kelly Forster and Andrew Hulton.

Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has completed the first deal under its new category management structure which will see Everbuild taking over from Bostik in the supply of building chemicals.

Cement and building materials group HeidelbergCement , owner of Hanson Building Products and Hanson Cement, is 'optimistic' about prospects for the next two years.

Brick manufacturer Ibstock has won nine awards at the Brick Development Association Brick Awards 2009, more than any other brick maker.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley is now officially supporting the Get Britain Building Campaign.

A retrieval and recycling scheme for pallets at cement manufacturer Cemex means the company is now re-using 20% of its pallets.

Members of staff from manufacturer Pland Stainless have undertaken a 16 mile trek to raise over £1100 for NSPCC.

Gordon Banks MP wants to see the return of 90% mortgages as a way of stimulating the housing and housing -related economies.

The new Hedgehog from High'n'Dry prevents the build up of moss, leaves, sticks, litter and dirt in gutters.