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Independent builders merchant buying group IBC has named International Plywood Importers Ltd (Panel Supplies Ltd) as the winner of its first ever Supplier of the Year award.

Dave Heeley, an inspirational, fundraising adventurer has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the Builders Merchants Federation's (BMF) Members' Day in September at the Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa near Chester.

Independent plumbers merchant, Heating Plumbing Supplies (HPS), raised a record amount for its chosen charity Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital at its Coulsdon HPS Charity Golf Day on the 4th June.

Two Birmingham tradesmen have been able to spread the word about their business to an audience of tens of thousands after winning a competition run by Selco Builders Warehouse to win free advertisements.

A ruling by the European Court against the UK Government means that VAT will have to levied at the full 20% on energy efficiency items such as solar panels and insulation.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has criticised an EU ruling that could raise the rate of VAT levied on the supply and installation of energy-saving materials.

Independent plumbers merchant buying group the IPG (Independent Plumbing Group) is expanding into larger offices and has appointed two senior members of staff.

Ridgeons, the independent timber and builders' merchant in the East of England, has recognised the long service achievements of 64 employees at its annual Long Service Awards reception.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers' has published new report in which it calls for the UK Government to urgently introduce legislation for a national insulation programme to cover every UK home.

New research has revealed Britain's "sexiest" professions, with builders proving more popular than bartenders, teachers and bankers.