Advent Tools have joined the top 5% of UK businesses by receiving ISO 9001 accreditation.
Read More »Homebase hit by soggy summer
Home Retail, the parent company of Homebase have announced a 6.2% fall in second quarter sales owing largely to a poorer performance from the DIY chain over the summer.
Read More »Summit to be proud of
Dilwyn Howells, a director of timber importer Premier Forest Products, conquered Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in The Alps, in a bid to raise money for a charity that provides for ex-timber industry pensioners.
Read More »Will your business comply?
The Environment Agency today reminded businesses and industry of the changes in landfilling waste that come into play from 30 October 2007.
Read More »Lafarge catch cold from Dr Who
It's been a bad summer but no one expected heavy snow in south Wales at this time of year. But parts of Lafarge Cement UK's Aberthaw works were buried under snowdrifts last week.
Read More »46 lives already saved by Wolseley donation
Wolseley UK has formally presented a new lifeboat to the RNLI station in Sunderland after purchasing it earlier this year from fundraising proceeds.
Read More »Aquisition doubles workforce for Irish firm
Materials manufacturer Acheson & Glover have announced the purchase of the Finlay Breton business from Readymix plc, part of the global Cemex Group.
Read More »Sponsored strip
Goole Rugby Union Football Club will be taking to the pitch in style thanks to Hepworth Building Products, who will sponsor the club's brand new kits this season.
Read More »Wolseley prove buying power
Wolseley announced this morning that the group have made five bolt-on acquisitions for a total consideration of £87m, which are expected to add £110m in revenue.
Read More »Save money: put security first with the BMF
Merchants lose an incredible £112m a year through stock theft, say the BMF, who have launched 'Security First', a new subscription service to identify potential security issues for UK merchant businesses.
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