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Seven employees at builders merchant Ridgeons' have celebrated their 25th year of service with the East Anglian independent.

Timber distributor Timbmet, Grainger Sawmills and Lathams have signed up as sponsors of next year's Timber Expo.

Paint manufacturer Crown Paints Limited has been awarded a 'Best Practice' environmental award.

UK and Irish builders merchant chain Grafton has seen steady improvement in sales according to an interim management statement released this week.

Plumbers merchant and specialist distribution group The BSS Group plc saw first-half profits rise 32.1%, on turnover that was 10.2% ahead.

The Government's decision to impose a tax on development is a spectacular U-Turn on its pre-election commitment to scrap the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and reform planning obligations, says the Federation of Master Builders.

The administrators of failed building firm Rok have only been able to realize £7m for the company's assets, despite trade debts standing at around £200m.

Nuline Builders Merchants of Notting Hill, west London, has been named a Silver Winner in the 2010 Britain's Best Retailer Awards.

A short survey is trying to find out the state-of-play in the industry with regard to the latest mobile phone technology - the SmartPhone.

Customers and staff of independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill paid a total of £2,900 to cover the company's headquarters in sponsored spots for this year's Children in Need charity appeal.