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Timber Trade Federation member Norbord has been recognised as a responsible timber purchaser under the Responsible Purchasing Policy.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center has launched its manifesto at the House of Commons, which sets out a series of policy recommendations with the aim of creating a more energy conscious society.

HBXL's new Estimating Service is proving popular with builders merchants, which helps increase market share and improve profit margins.

Over a quarter of homes completed by British housebuilders now have homeowner's feedback reviewed by the builder via a valuable online customer satisfaction report, according to new figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy is searching for the best dart-playing tradesmen amongst its customers.

Irish builders merchant group Grafton Group is to buy Binje Ackermans SA, a six branch builders' merchant business based in Brussels and trading under the MPRO brand.

Builders' merchant Jewson Ltd, was fined £14,000 for supplying hard hats that failed to meet the relevant safety standards.

South West-based independent builders' merchant RGB has raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support this year.

Builders merchants group Travis Perkins has embraced the digital world by moving to Google Apps in an effort to rid its business of paper.

Merchants who are not currently selling commercial spare parts are missing out on revenue, warns burner manufacturer and spares supplier Nu-way.