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Read More »Billions offered for coatings companies
SigmaKalon have confirmed that US firm PPG Industries has made an offer to buy the company from current owners Bain Capital. Meanwhile Akzo Nobel is expected to make a third bid for ICI this week.
Read More »Anglo American announce Tarmac sale
Announcing their interim results this morning, mining company Anglo American confirmed that it would be putting UK-based building materials company Tarmac, up for sale.
Read More »Record six months for Lafarge
Lafarge Cement have announced a massive 70% rise in group profits for the first half of the year.
Read More »Action needed to prevent deaths
An increase of 28% in the number of construction industry deaths has sparked calls for the industry and the Government to act fast to ensure safety standards are met.
Read More »Double-digit growth for TP
Travis Perkins have reported a 16.5% increase in pre-tax profit for the first half of the year, taking the figure to £128.6m from £110.4m in the same period in 2006.
Read More »Weak dollar affects Hanson’s bottom line
Hanson have reported a dip in profits for the first six months of the year as the arrangements for the takeover by HeidelbergCement are finalised.
Read More »Strategy launched for sustainable industry
The Government yesterday unveiled draft plans to ensure emmissions and the carbon footprint of the construction industry is reduced.
Read More »Wolseley work on sustainable solutions
Work has begun at Wolseley UK’s head office site on a national showcase for sustainable building products and construction methods.
Read More »Manufacturers report higher sales
Manufacturers and merchants have benefited from an upturn in construction output over the past quarter, according to the latest joint Trade Survey Report.
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