French conglomerate Saint-Gobain, parent company of British Gypsum, Isover, builders merchant Jewson, and plumbers merchant Graham has seen first-half sales rise by nearly 7%.
Read More »Construction activity levels improve says CIPS
The UK construction industry is improving activity levels at a solid pace according to the latest Markit CIPS UK Construction purchasing managers index survey.
Read More »NMBS Appoints New Non-Executive Chairman
Independent builders, plumbing and hardware buying society NMBS has appointed Tim Allen as Non-Executive Chairman.
Read More »NBG announces conference in Edinburgh
Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has announced the dates and venue of its annual Partner/Supplier Conference.
Read More »Travis Perkins half-year profits soar
Builders merchant Travis Perkins is reaping the benefit of its acquisition of rival plumbers merchant BSS last year, reporting half year profits up by 25% and turnover up by 54%.
Read More »Ecobuild sells to UBM
Successful sustainable building exhibition Ecobuild has been sold for up to £51m to media group UBM.
Read More »A&G opens new stock point in Blackburn
Landscaping product supplier Acheson & Glover has established a new stock point in Blackburn.
Read More »Pilgrim & co make it to Paris
Builders merchant director Martin Pilgrim of independent builders merchant Birkenhead Building & Roofing Supplies Ltd has successfully ridden from London to Paris along with five friends.
Read More »Lafarge Plasterboard wins responsible sourcing badge
Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has been awarded the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Certificate developed by BRE Global.
Read More »NMBS conference: bookings ahead of schedule
The industry has responded positively to the all Industry "NMBS Conference Marbella 2012 organised by buying group.
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