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The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed in principle the announcements made by the Department for Transport to improve the safety of cyclists.

Independent builders merchant buying society NMBS has cemented its relationship with tool supplier Makita by taking delivery of the new Makita 4amp Battery.

Builders merchant Jewson has donated free building materials worth £10,000 to help convert an old council building into a soft play centre for children with disabilities in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center brought together policy makers and industry experts to debate on how to encourage the UK public to invest in energy efficiency measures.

British construction activity has seen the fastest output for almost six years in August, with residential construction remaining the strongest performing sector.

Independent East Anglian builders merchant Collier & Catchpole have taken on a further two apprentices this summer, after being encouraged by the early success of the apprenticeships scheme.

UK manufacturer Thomas Dudley welcomed Builders Merchant Federation managing director John Newcomb to its foundry and plastics plant in the West Midlands recently.

Ten Saniflo representatives have collectively raised £10,000 for Cancer Research UK after walking to the top of the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, in Scotland.

Plaster and drylining manufacturer British Gypsum have raised just under £14,000 for charity after employees took part in a gruelling yet enjoyable 100 mile cycle challenge.

SIG, one of Europe's leading suppliers of specialist building products, has joined the Builders Merchants Federation.