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Grafton Group, the Irish builders and plumbers merchant group saw like for like revenue increase by 4.5% in the four months to April 30. The Group made the trading update announcement in advance of its AGM on Tuesday May 9.

Imperial Bricks, the leading traditional handmade brick supplier in the UK, has created an app to help merchants identify the right brick for their projects. Whether out on site or in the office, the app makes it easy to view Imperial’s entire range of bricks and the relevant technical data.  

Irish brick maker Lagan Brick has noticed a sharp upturn in demand for its range of clay bricks.

A Stockport-based air conditioning contractor has been bought by builders’ merchants Travis Perkins.

Continuing to extend its buying options for customers, major timber merchant Arnold Laver & Co Ltd has been awarded a Grown in Britain chain of custody licence, enabling British-grown timber and wood products in its range to be positively identified and promoted.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has written to each of the major political parties in the run up to the General Election asking them to commit to supporting Britain’s builders merchant industry in their manifesto.

Parker Building Supplies is celebrating the university success of eight employees.

Two 'wood-be' mountaineers who raised more than £5,000 after scaling Africa's highest peak have handed over the cash to a charity that is close to their hearts.

Unique Plumbing Supplies has joined leading merchant group The IPG, bringing its total members to 145.

The Builders Merchants Federation is arranging a very special Gala Dinner to conclude the BMF All Industry Conference in Budapest in June.