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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.

CMPi, organisers of KBB, have announced the launch of a brand new show: KBB London, at Earls Court, London from 17-19th May 2009.

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.

Bradfords and MKM are leaving their respective buying groups to form a new partnership, the Leading Independent Merchants Alliance (LIMA).

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.

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).

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.

Timber-engineered products manufacturer RK Timber have won the award for Best Supplier in the South East Region at the Churchill Retirement Living Awards 2007.

Plumbing and heating merchant PTS have donated taps, sinks, pipes and fittings to help with an ITV "Challenge Anneka" style makeover of a schoolroom in Leicestershire.

Interbuild organisers have announced this year's Product Showcase Awards winners, with 10 companies scooping awards from a shortlist of 32.