UK and Irish builders merchant chain Grafton has seen steady improvement in sales according to an interim management statement released this week.
Read More »BSS improves pre-tax profits by a third
Plumbers merchant and specialist distribution group The BSS Group plc saw first-half profits rise 32.1%, on turnover that was 10.2% ahead.
Read More »Builders condemn Government u-turn on tax
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.
Read More »Rok trade debt could hit £200m
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.
Read More »Worcester goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Boiler manufacturer Worcester, Bosch Group auctioned a special-edition pink boiler on ebay in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Read More »Jewson cyclists beat charity target
The Tour de Jewson, a charity fund-raising effort by staff at builders merchant Jewson, has beaten its target.
Read More »Lafarge beats charity target for Children In Need
Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete raised money for the Children in Need charity by getting staff to adopt a country & western theme.
Read More »Retail award for London merchant
Nuline Builders Merchants of Notting Hill, west London, has been named a Silver Winner in the 2010 Britain's Best Retailer Awards.
Read More »How smart are you about Smart-phones?
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.
Read More »Kent Blaxill raises money for Children in Need
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.
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