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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.

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

Fundraising activities held throughout 2011 to help mark the 100th birthday of independent builders merchant group Ridgeons raised £24,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.

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.

Screwfix part of B&Q parent Kingfisher, is moving into the mainstream DIY market.

The Chancellor could have done more to restore consumer confidence and encourage spending in order to support key policy initiatives such as the Green Deal energy efficiency programme and a major increase in the number of new homes, according to builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders.