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A nationally recognised qualification for those dealing with wood in timber and builders merchants has been recognised by the Institute of Builders Merchants.

The UK Government has told the European Commission that the current VAT rates for insulation and other energy-saving materials must remain in place.

Plumbers' merchant Graham, sister company to builders merchants Jewson and Gibbs & Dandy, has secured a four-year sole distributorship deal with social enterprise Fusion21.

Masefield-Epson has merged with Beta Ballvalves to become Masefield Beta as of this month.

The NMBS has entered into a formal Agreement with Unity Green Deal to supply its Green Deal/ECO solution to NMBS's 650 independent merchants, which represent over 2,000 outlets across the UK.

BCG is rolling out a new same-day delivery pilot scheme in selected London postcodes, offering BCG customers a same-day service on goods ordered before 11am.

A Co Down builders merchant has announced an investment of over £250,000 in new equipment and buildings.

Plaster and plasterboard manufacturer British Gypsum has developed a new load securing system for its delivery lorries.

Following a week of fundraising, staff, customers and suppliers at the Dumfries branch of plumbers' merchant Graham have raised more than £500 for children's charity, Barnardos.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS Ltd and Unity Green Deal Ltd have entered into a formal agreement over the Green Deal.