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Nicholls & Clarke are sponsoring the prestigious 2015 Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship, as part of their 140 year celebrations. The Company has signed a deal with Mark Cole, Pro motorsport race driver.

Franke Sissons has headed a hard-hitting parliamentary discussion to outline the lack of surveillance for genuine CE Marking, required by UK Law, on products fitted in commercial buildings.

Wolseley, parent company of Plumb Center, Parts Center and Burdens, posted a net loss of £58m for the six months to January 31, thanks in part to its Nordic businesses.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has announced that its partnership with the Caudwell Children charity has been extended for a further year.

Macerators, pumps and shower cubicles manufacturer Saniflo is supporting World Plumbing Day, which took place on 11 March, by pledging to raise awareness of the role plumbing plays in facilitating access to clean drinking water and acceptable sanitation.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins received a visit from the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne last week.

The Builders Merchants Federation has expressed disappointment that there was not more in Wednesday's Budget to boost housebuilding and housing refurbishment.

Robert Foden of Builders Supply West Coast Ltd has been honoured with an Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants.

Brick stocks are at an all-time low, according to brick producer Michelmersh, which saw brick prices rise by 13.5% last year.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Travis Perkins plc is to create 4,000 new jobs and open 400 branches over the next four years.