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EGGER has significantly expanded its OSB capacity with a new plant in Radauti, Romania which has a capacity of 500,000 cu m.

IRWIN Tools, manufacturer of hand tools and power tool accessories, has launched a campaign to 'Show Some Love For Our Tradesmen'.

The Government's new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), launched yesterday (March 27), risks being undermined if local authorities do not adopt a responsible approach to planning reforms, warns the Federation of Master Builders.

Builders merchant chain Gibbs & Dandy, sister company to Jewson and Graham, has made a significant investment into a new computer system.

Builders merchant organisation the Builders Merchants Federation held a Supplier Liasion meeting in which it looked at the impact the London Olympic and Paralympic Games will have on building materials' distribution.

David McLeod of Beatsons Building Supplies' , Skyline Roofing Supplies division has completed his SVQ Level 2 in Retail Sales in just three months.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change is to further delay the launch of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for households and has set out interim plans to control the costs of the existing non-domestic RHI.

Plumbers merchant group Wolseley has reported a 28% rise in first-half profits.

Mira Showers marketing executive Lynda Barker heads up the shower manufacturer's charity initiatives on behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support.

Builders merchant chain, Gibbs and Dandy, sister company to Jewson and Graham, has donated products for a hostel that provides shelter and training services for unprivileged and vulnerable people in Luton.