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Builders merchant organisation the Builders Merchants Federation is to hold a one-day course for merchant transport managers.

The remodelling of a Stoke-on-Trent terraced home to the highest environmentally achievable standards will be among projects in the spotlight at a conference at the new Centre of Refurbishment Excellence (CoRE).

Chatsworth Computers, the suppliers of software to the merchant industry, is rebranding as Merlin Business Software Limited, from May 1.

North East independent builders and plumbers' merchants Thompson Building Centreshas purchased a new fleet of eco friendly vehicles.

Last weeks' announcement by Climate Change Minister Greg Barker of a revised version of RHPP, which will open for pre-registration on 2nd April has been welcomed by plumbers merchant Plumb Center.

Independent builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies is to launch a pioneering water harvesting strategy to create a more sustainable water supply.

Plumbers merchant chain Plumbase has donated £1000 to one of Team GB's 2012 Paralympic hopefuls.

Ridgeons Timber and Builders Merchants has donated £300 to help support local volunteers at Home Start Babergh through its Ridgeons Community Fund.

The OFT has approved the purchase of Build Center by Saint Gobain, subject to the divestment of 23 branches.

Insulation manufacturer Knauf Insulation has joined with B&Q parent company Kingfisher and several energy providers and County Councils to form the not-for-profit organisation, The Green Deal Finance Company Limited.