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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) have jointly produced a DVD covering the most common applications and uses of lorry loaders, with a strong emphasis on basic operating skills and awareness of the associated hazards.

Eddie Partridge, key accounts manager at boiler maker Baxi, has realised a lifelong ambition by riding a thoroughbred racehorse in a horse race.

Eleven managers from builders merchant Travis Perkins raised £3,000 by trekking through the Lake District in aid of charity recently.

Shower manufacturer Mira introduced its apprenticeship scheme in 1966 and celebrated the 45th anniversary with a reunion party at the town's local football club, as more than 300 people have passed through the course.

Travis Perkins Hire, part builders' merchant group Travis Perkins Group - has given a pink makeover to four mini diggers to help in its support for Breast Cancer Campaign and Children's Hospices UK.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Grafton Group plc has donated video equipment to The University of Northampton in return for a film-making collaboration involving Media Production students.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins saw merchanting sales rise 11.4% for the first nine months of 2011. An interim management statement said today.

Timber importer RH Wilson (Lakes) has added hardwoods to its range, having set up a new hardwoods department.

Andrew Pine, President of the Institute of Builders Merchants has presented builders merchant Juliet Baker with the Mason Elliott Trophy and a cheque for £250 for being the highest achiever at NVQ Level 3.

Residents of Kenilworth are objecting to plans from builders merchant Bailey Buildbase to build a new builders merchant branch in the town.