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Our annual Trailblazers supplement, published every March, is the who’s who of the merchant industry. Click on the headline to check out the most recent financial performances from some of the featured merchants.

The Bristan Group is celebrating after retaining its Investor in People Award for another three years.

Carbon dioxide emissions from the UK cement industry were reduced by 29% between 1990 and 2006 according to the latest ‘Performance’ report published by the British Cement Association (BCA).

TRADA have announced three further ‘In the Regions’ events this year, for the south-east, Northern Ireland and the north-west.

Plumbing and heating specialist William Wilson are celebrating with two employees, both of whom have clocked up 40 years’ of service with the Scottish firm.

Jewson have announced they have achieved ISO 9001:2000 accreditation for internal management systems in three more of their offices.

Organisers of the London Homebuilding and Renovating Show, at ExCeL on September 21-23 are offering trade visitors free tickets.

The Health and Safety Executive have announced a 'Falls from Vehicles' campaign for this autumn. Click on the headline to find out how this issue could affect your business.

HeidelbergCement announced this morning that they are to sell their clay and mortar company Maxit Group, to Saint Gobain for more than €2bn.

From the moment Anglo American announced they were putting Tarmac up for sale, speculation has been mounting about potential bidders for the building materials firm.