Results for 2010 at joinery supplier Howden Joinery's were so good that the group is planning to expand further, possibly to over 650 depots.
Read More »Wolseley close to Bathstore disposal?
Speculation is rising that builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley is on the verge of siphoning off its Bathstore retail chain.
Read More »Calling builders merchant golfers!
The Building Materials Golf Society is seeking new golfing members.
Read More »Graham releases renewable guide
Plumbers merchant Graham, sister company to Jewson, has launched a Renewable Overview Guide.
Read More »NBG launches new website
Independent builders merchant buying NBG LLP has launched a new website, aimed at making it easier for customers and suppliers to find information on NBG member merchants.
Read More »Chandlers take on three more
Sussex indepdent builders' merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has extended its vehicle fleet with three more trucks.
Read More »Plumbers merchant Willbond invests in apprentices
East Midlands independent plumbers merchant Willbond is backing a local campaign to encourage more businesses to offer apprenticeships.
Read More »Huhne pledges 1,000 apprenticeships under Green Deal
The government to fund the training of 1,000 apprentices in the insulation sector as part of its "green deal" energy plan.
Read More »FMB says smaller companies hold key to Green Deal
The creation of a skilled workforce to deliver the Government's Green Deal retrofit programme will depend on more than just the 1,000 apprentice places announced this week.
Read More »Worcester criticizes Government’s RHI delays
Neil Schofield, head of government and external affairs at boiler maker Worcester Bosch, has criticised the Government for dragging its feet over the details of the Renewable Head Incentive.
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