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Independent builders and timber merchant Covers has unveiled a new 14,000 square foot hardwood shed at its depot on Quarry Lane, Chichester.

Builders merchant Jewson has appointed 50 new management trainees as part of its focus to bring new talent into the business.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed Hanson Cement into its membership, with the supplier joining the Federation from 1 February.

Manufacturer Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating has seen its year on year sales increase by 28% in 2014.

Roof windows manufacturer Velux has agreed a partnership with TrustMark, the Government-endorsed quality mark for tradesmen, which will help consumers to find trusted and expert installers when looking to carry out installations on their properties.

Building materials manufacturer CEMEX UK has recruited a host of new trainees, bringing young people and new talent into the construction and building materials industry.

The Norwich branch of independent builders merchant MKM Building Supplies has secured a deal to become the main sponsor of family -friendly Volkswagen, arts and music festival VW Whitenoise.

The UK windows and doors market grew by 3.8% in 2014 and is set to grow even further thanks to rising output from the country's construction industry, new research has suggested.

Bradstone announced significant investment in a multi-media consumer strategy at its second national conference for Bradstone Assured installers at Mallory Park racing circuit in Leicestershire last week.

The UK domestic furniture market experienced a sales growth of 3% in 2014, with builders merchants dominating over a third of the kitchen furniture sector, new research has revealed.