Miners at British Gypsum's Brightling Mine at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, are celebrating after notching up 10 years without an accident.
Read More »Geberit make others green with envy
Geberit, supplier of drainage systems, were presented with 'The Green Supplier of the Year' award at the recent 'Construction News Green Awards 2007'.
Read More »Downturn in second half for Wavin
Wavin, supplier of plastic pipe systems, have released an update of their current trading performance with a cautious outlook for the rest of the year.
Read More »New format from PTS
Heating and plumbing merchant PTS, opened their first commercial contract branch dedicated solely to the supply of plastics, sanitaryware and renewable energy products on October 25.
Read More »KBB launch London show
CMPi, organisers of KBB, have announced the launch of a brand new show: KBB London, at Earls Court, London from 17-19th May 2009.
Read More »Builders turn their backs on beer?
Research commissioned by Interbuild suggests that the stereotypical view of a builder as a beer-drinking, football watcher is actually incorrect. In fact, the survey showed that actually the trades' preferred tipple is a glass of wine - or two.
Read More »Exclusive: Independents announce new buying group
Bradfords and MKM are leaving their respective buying groups to form a new partnership, the Leading Independent Merchants Alliance (LIMA).
Read More »Kingfisher ceo to step down
B&Q parent company Kingfisher have announced today that ceo Gerry Murphy will stand down on February 2, the end of the current financial year. He has held the post for five years.
Read More »A-Plant reach higher and hire
A-Plant are celebrating after taking home the Hire Company of the Year award at the recent Hire Awards of Excellence organized by Hire Association Europe (HAE).
Read More »Timber merchants appoint new md
Alsford Timber, one of the largest independent timber merchants in the South East, has announced that Neil Fuller has been appointed managing director, with effect from today.
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