Builders merchant organisation the Builders Merchants Federation held a Supplier Liasion meeting in which it looked at the impact the London Olympic and Paralympic Games will have on building materials' distribution.
Read More »Beatsons’ employee beats training record
David McLeod of Beatsons Building Supplies' , Skyline Roofing Supplies division has completed his SVQ Level 2 in Retail Sales in just three months.
Read More »DECC delays RHI for domestic installations
The Department of Energy and Climate Change is to further delay the launch of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for households and has set out interim plans to control the costs of the existing non-domestic RHI.
Read More »Wolseley sees profits jump
Plumbers merchant group Wolseley has reported a 28% rise in first-half profits.
Read More »Mira marketer in Macmillan mud run mayhem
Mira Showers marketing executive Lynda Barker heads up the shower manufacturer's charity initiatives on behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support.
Read More »Gibbs & Dandy helps hospice refurbishment
Builders merchant chain, Gibbs and Dandy, sister company to Jewson and Graham, has donated products for a hostel that provides shelter and training services for unprivileged and vulnerable people in Luton.
Read More »Screwfix moves into high street DIY market
Screwfix part of B&Q parent Kingfisher, is moving into the mainstream DIY market.
Read More »Builders lukewarm on Budget changes
The Chancellor could have done more to restore consumer confidence and encourage spending in order to support key policy initiatives such as the Green Deal energy efficiency programme and a major increase in the number of new homes, according to builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders.
Read More »Timber industry praised by Government
The Timber Trade Federation has welcomed praise from Andrew Mitchell MP, Secretary of State for International Development, for its commitment to responsible business and industry leadership.
Read More »Ridgeons raises £24k for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Fundraising activities held throughout 2011 to help mark the 100th birthday of independent builders merchant group Ridgeons raised £24,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
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