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Builders merchant chain Jewson yesterday launched a degree course in builders merchanting in partnership with Birmingham City University and FDF (Foundation Degree Forward).

A Herefordshire-based builders and timber merchant was fined £3,500 with £8,973 after an employee's hand was nailed to a pallet in March last year.

Plumbers merchant PTS part of BSS Group has announced that managing director Alan Ball has left the Group today to pursue other interests.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Grafton Merchanting GB has been recognised by the Timber Trade Federation for adopting the Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) for timber and timber products.

Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has expanded with the addition of two new merchant members.

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the business programme for its North West Autumn Conference being held next month.

Builders merchant Thompson Building Centres and sister plumbers merchant TAPS are supporting a new charity Brothers In Arms.

The Builders Merchant Federation has highlighted the importance of the industry Boiler Scrappage Scheme campaign to members.

A building materials firm in Cornwall has gone into administration.

Wigan-based spade and fork manufacturer Rollins Bulldog Tools has purchased the assets of Caldwells Manufacturing, which entered administration in June 2009.