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Greg Barker MP, the minister of state for energy and climate change, praised merchants’ level of service during a visit to plumbers merchant PTS yesterday.

Clare Hasprey, a specification manager from Quinn Radiators has completed the London to Brighton bike ride, in aid of the British Heart Foundation.

Dennis Smith, managing director of Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd has joined the board of merchant buying co-operative Unimer as a Non-Executive Director.

The managing director of north-east independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres made an appearance on ITN's News at Ten bulletin on Tuesday night.

Sussex independent builder's merchant, Chandlers Building Supplies has donated products to Seaford Exchange to help build a garden classroom for the local community.

A manager at builders merchant Travis Perkins who climbed Mount Snowdon once a week for charity is doing it again - every day in September.

The Government's flagship Green Deal initiative hit another obstacle this week when it was announced that the scheme has been delayed.

Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has changed its name to Siniat, following its acquisition by the Etex group.

A UK green think tank has warned that energy-saving targets will not be met by 2020 unless sales of energy-efficient products are given a big boost.

Shower enclosure brand Showerlux will now be available via distributor Ideal Bathrooms.