News

Polypipe Civils opened a new building to house additional manufacturing capacity and yard space, new offices and a new workshop facility for its fabrications department.

The latest forecast from the Construction Products Association predicts no recession despite a slowdown in the sector.

Jewson have re-joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) after resigning from the association three years ago.

Wolseley are celebrating after achieving a milestone in environmental management.

The past 12 months have definitely been busy ones for Bradfords Building Supplies, with refurbishments, repositioning and rewards.

The National Buying Group (NBG) have named Bradstone as supplier of the year at the first official annual awards for the NBG.

Brintex, organiser of the DIY & Garden Show and Totally Tools, have released programme details today for its New Products LIVE demonstration theatre and Sales Improvement sessions.

Covers timber and builders merchants have announced the acquisition of One Stop Building Materials and Crinda Landscape Supplies. The businesses provide three new sites for Covers customers in Horsham, Worthing, and Rudgwick; taking the total number of Covers depots to 14.

Grafton Group have issued a pre-close period trading update for the year ended 31 December 2007. However, the final results for 2007 will be announced on March 10.

Wienerberger have recently completed the acquisition of Baggeridge Brick by consolidating the head offices of the two companies.