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Brassware specialist Vado has been acquired by Norcros plc, the UK based group which includes Triton Showers, Johnson Tiles and Norcros Adhesive.

The delay of the Renewable Heat Incentive is a blow for the heating and renewable industry, says Ian Stares, PTS product director for Renewable Energy Products.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchant Federation is holding an Open Day on April 30 to show off its new headquarters to the merchant industry.

Builders merchants' organisation the Builders Merchants Federation is interested in setting up a scheme similar to a Government pilot exercise which will offer exztended credit to trade customers of B&Q and Screwfix.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg MP made a surprise visit to join in a 175th anniversary celebration day for East Anglian builders merchant Kent Blaxill last week (March 28th).

Workers at Hanson Building Products' Whittlesey brick factory are threatening to go on strike from Monday April 8.

Superglass Insulation was named Insulation & Plasterboard Supplier of the year' by Cemco Merchant Network, at its heavyside awards dinner last week (March 19).

Independent builders merchants group A Thompson & Sons has been acquired from its administrators by Grafton Merchanting GB.

The Government is spending £30m on a pilot scheme to help small and sole trader construction businesses secure credit from B&Q and Screwfix stores.

Plumbers merchant group Wolseley posted a 20% fall in pre-tax profits today (March 26).