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Heating product manufacturers Baxi are discussing a possible merger with Dutch based De Dietrich Remeha.
Read More »Hanson deliver first bricks from new factory
The first batch of bricks have rolled off the production line at Hanson UK's new £50 million brick factory at Measham in Leicestershire.
Read More »Shareholders take up Travis Perkins’ right issue
Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has received take-up of 92.7% for the fully underwritten 7 for 10 rights issue. The aim was to raise £314m gross and £300m net.
Read More »CPA chief gets birthday gong
Michael Ankers, chief executive of the Construction Products Association, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours today.
Read More »NBG adds Scottish builders merchant
Rembrand Builders Merchants have joined the National Buying Group LLP, the independent builders merchant buying group.
Read More »Glenigan reports positive indicators for construction industry
The number of construction projects started in May 2009 showed less of a year-on-year decline than previous months, according to the latest Glenigan Index of construction projects.
Read More »Wolseley set to return to bluechip listing
Builders and plumbers merchants chain Wolseley look like they will be re-admitted to the FTSE 100 share index next week.
Read More »Twyford Bathrooms star on TV
Bathroom manufacturers Twyford are the stars of one episode of a new TV programme, focusing on British manufacturing.
Read More »Drugs factory found in former builders merchant yard
Fifteen people have been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered at the former premises of builders merchants Jewson in Bangor.
Read More »Jewson sign 12 year housing association supply deal
Builders merchants Jewson have signed a 12-year contract with social housing provider Whitefriars Housing Group, following their merger with West Mercia Housing Group.
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