News

East Midlands independent plumbing and heating merchant and bathroom retailer Pochin has marked 150 years in business with a celebration where 20 staff were given long service awards.

The Association for the Conservation of Energy has formally told Communities Secretary Eric Pickles that it will apply for judicial review of his December 13 statement ruling out implementing any 'consequential improvements' requirements for smaller buildings.

The Glenigan Index reported that 2013 has got off to a weak start. With output for the three months to January down 18% compared to the same period a year ago.

BBS Plumbing & Heating Supplies has become a member of the independent builders merchant buying group Cemco Merchant Network Limited from February 1.

Sussex-based independent Chandlers Building Supplies has developed a new Sustainable Building Solutions training centre at its Lewes branch.

A Patents County Court judge has found that Bristan Group copied the design of Kohler Mira's Azora electric shower with its Glee, Joy and Smile products.

Independent timber and builders merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has launched a partnership scheme to help customers help their customers.

Solihull based Gas Centre Ltd has joined independent, specialist plumbing & heating buying group PHG with effect from February 1.

John Nicholls, independent builders and plumbers merchant has opened a Green Solutions Showroom in Banbury.

Builders merchant chain Selco Builders' Warehouse has signed up as Birmingham Speedway's 'team title' sponsors for 2013.