Travis Perkins have reported strong figures in their trading update ahead of the close of their financial year on December 31, but warn of a slowdown in 2008.
Read More »Job cuts on global and local levels
Cemex has denied reports that they are to cut 10% of their workforce worldwide, while one UK firm has also announced some job losses may be imminent.
Read More »Record-breaking slab for Lafarge
Lafarge Cement has recently supplied cement for a record-breaking concrete flooring project at a Tesco in Scotland.
Read More »PTS appoint regional managing director
PTS has appointed John Vaughan as its new central regional managing director.
Read More »Midland Lead give early Christmas gift
In a corporate partnership with the NSPCC, Midland Lead signed a commercial agreement, allowing £1 of every tonne of lead sheet sold in the months October and November 2007 to be donated to the children's charity.
Read More »William Wilson help customer find his way
Thanks to William Wilson, plumbing and heating engineer Graham Strathdee won't get lost on his way to a job again after he won a satellite navigation system through the merchant.
Read More »Kellaway launch training centre
Proud of their relationship with their customers, Kellaway Building Supplies is working hard to build those relationships and help their customers by launching a new product training centre for staff.
Read More »Darlington NYT hit million milestone
Opened last year, the Darlington branch of North Yorkshire Timber (NYT) has achieved a turnover of £1m in just over 12 months. And, the branch has increased staff from two to six in the same period.
Read More »LBS and LABC announce new partnership
A unique Partnership Alliance has just been launched between LBS Builders Merchants in West Wales and their Local Authority Building Control (LABC).
Read More »BMF issue new Selling Guides
The Builders Merchants Federation have developed and issued three new 'Selling Guides' to help members increase their knowledge in specialist product areas.
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