Moretonhampstead builders merchants Hilton Supplies are launching a new recycling service for building and garden waste in and around Dartmoor.
Read More »Online merchants offer franchises
Online merchant Building Supplies R Us (BSRUS), have launched a new franchise business with a van-based, on site, online facility for the building and construction trade.
Read More »Wolseley spend £33m on five acquisitions
Wolseley plc announced today five acquisitions for an aggregate consideration of £33m. The group expect the acquisitions to add £45m in total revenue in the first full year.
Read More »Grafton announce record results
The Grafton Group this morning announced record results for the year ending December 31 2007, with a 9% increase in both turnover and operating profit.
Read More »Saint-Gobain invest £1m in manufacturing plant
Jewson sister company, RK Timber Engineering, have today announced the opening of their new roof truss and I-beam plant in Newport, South Wales.
Read More »London merchants win new award
The Camden branch of Lawsons timber, building and fencing merchants, is celebrating after winning a brand new award.
Read More »Magnet makes move on RSL market
UK kitchen supplier Magnet, have announced plans to expand their business through the Magnet Trade channel into the resident social landlord (RSL) market.
Read More »Ridgeons made Ethical Partner
Managers from each of Ridgeons 20 merchant sites have been presented with "Ethical Partner" certificates from Stonemarket in recognition of the group's pledge to stock their ethically sourced natural stone.
Read More »Bradfords buy timber company
Bradford and Sons have announced the acquisition of timber importer and processing business, W.J. Handrahan & Son Ltd.
Read More »TP see good growth but predict challenging 2008
In line with most of the national chains, Travis Perkins' full year results show strong figures for 2007 but predict a rockier road in the coming 12 months.
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