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Mark Larden has been appointed managing director of Geberit and Twyford in the UK and Ireland, following the acquisition of Twyford parent group Sanitec by Geberit.
Read More »Larden takes over as Geberit/Twyford move goes ahead
Joinery industry pushes Chancellor for long-term solutions
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has again urged the Government to put support for small businesses and skills growth in the UK at the centre of its financial plans for the year, while demanding more sustainable action to boost housebuilding after the next Election.
Read More »Keymer brand officially re-launched at Wienerberger factory
Keymer, the premium handmade roof tile brand, has officially been relaunched from its new home at Wienerberger's Ewhurst factory in Surrey.
Read More »Meyer scoops Ridgeons’ Supplier Award again
Independent timber and builders merchant Ridgeons presented Meyer Timber its Supplier of the Year award for the second year running at its annual 'Meet the Merchant' event held in Cambridgeshire last month.
Read More »Excellence in paving celebrated at annual Brett Landscaping awards
Essex landscapers Woods Paving won the ultimate prize at this year's Brett Landscaping and Building Products annual Approved Installer Awards, which celebrates the achievements of paving contractors who are members of the company's Brett Approved Installer (BAI) scheme.
Read More »MKM chief hails “exceptional” year as sales grow by 31%
The UK's largest independent builders merchant, MKM Building Supplies, reported a 31% increase in sales for the 12 months to September 30, 2014, compared with the same period in the previous year, significantly outperforming the industry.
Read More »Government launches third round of Green Deal Home Improvement Fund
Up to £70 million worth of funding will be made available through the third release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) from midday Monday 16th March, the government has announced.
Read More »Champion Timber staff awarded nationally recognised management qualifications
Six staff members at South-East based timber merchant Champion Timber have completed the Level 3 Leadership & Management certificate from the ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) as part of the company's on-going training and development programme for its 195 strong workforce.
Read More »Travis Perkins reports growth in sales
Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins plc saw its revenue increase by 8.4% in 2014, with only its plumbing and heating division reporting a drop in sales.
Read More »Wolseley acquires UK online bathroom retailer
Plumbers merchant group Wolseley plc has purchased a substantial shareholding in B2C online bathroom retailer BathEmpire.com, with an option to acquire the remaining equity stake at a future date.
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