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Heating and plumbing distrbutors F & P Wholesale, Primaflow & Connections have announced they will be supporting the Alzheimer's Society as their chosen charity partner for 2016 and 2017.

The BMF has voiced concerns that builders merchants who are unwilling to take on apprentices may lose out when the UK Government introduces the new Apprenticeship Levy in April next year.

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries has been set up, with more than 40 parliamentarians signed up already.

Staff from TG Builders Merchants were taken on a Scandinavian journey of discovery at the Holmen Sawmill in Braviken, Sweden, as part of Arbor Forest Products' 'Trading Closer' initiative.

Wales-based builders merchant Huws Grayhas bought three companies in St Helens; ST Group, Qualplas and Cornerstone Building & Landscaping Products.

Adhesives and sealants provider Bostik has extended its sponsorship of The Southern Football League until at least the end of the 2016/17 season, furthering its support of grassroots football through its brand, EVO-STIK.

NMBS has released full details of its speaker line-up for the 2016 Conference, taking place in Lanzarote in June. Shed Simove, an entrepreneur who was involved in the launch of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 4, will be updating the Conference on his latest product ideas and initiatives.

Builders' merchant Jewson has opened a new 22,000 square foot branch in Northampton.

The first team of locally based football team Swinton Athletic has taken delivery of a set of brand new training hoodies - courtesy of local employer Stelrad Radiators in Mexborough, in South Yorkshire.

Builders merchant MP Moran is to support a local charity called Sparkles.