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BSS Industrial have raised an impressive £50,000 for the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, reaching the target they set themselves last year. And, following their success, have pledged to raise the same amount over the next 12 months.

Unimer have announced they have become a member of the UK Green Building Council (UK GBC), the body responsible for providing clear direction for sustainability in the sector.

The BSS Group have announced today that they have acquired Birchwood Group Holdings Limited for an initial cash consideration of £18.4m.

Plastic pipe supplier Wavin announced their 2007 full year results last week showing a significant increase in revenue and a very strong surge in profit over the 12-month period.

To complement the Jewson-led Green Procurement Group, which aims to secure commitment from leading figures across the construction industry to develop sustainable procurement solutions, Jewson adopted a novel approach at EcoBuild this week.

Monday March 17 will see the grand opening of Bradfords' new purpose-built Plympton branch.

Wolseley are celebrating after the Bolton Build Center branch became the 200th to be awarded Chain of Custody certification by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).

Independent plumbing and heating merchant Heating Plumbing Supplies (HPS), opened their 19th branch on Monday February 25.

To celebrate ten years of trading, Ecomerchant have refreshed their look and introduced a 10-year celebration marque, which they unveiled at EcoBuild this week.

After 26 years at the helm, Terry Hall has stepped down as managing director of the Halls group of timber and builders merchants, handing the reins to his eldest son James with immediate effect.