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Builders merchant chain Gibbs & Dandy, sister company to Jewson, has introduced the Management Training Programme, developed by parent company Saint Gobain Building Distribution.

Chadwicks builders' merchant, treated its customers to a hospitality day, as it sponsored Fylde RFC's 41-26 win over Cambridge RFC, whilst raising money for chosen charity Barnardo's.

The Saffron Walden branch of independent builders merchant Ridgeons has achieved ISO 14001 certification for 'Environmental Management', with leading body BM TRADA Certification.

MX-Group, the UK shower tray and shower accessory manufacturer has announced the acquisition of the UK Division of Irish company FlairInternational.

KnaufInsulation CEO Tony Robson asks why the Energy Efficiency Directive is not getting more support.

The Government has announced new funding to train people in the skills required to deliver the Green Dealwork. However, builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders welcomes this but argues that, unless there is investment in generating consumer demand, it will be wasted.

Independent builders merchant Ridgeons presented its fifth supplier of the yearawards at its annual Meet the Merchants event in Norwich, on Thursday ( March 1).

Liberon, the manfacturer of wood and stone finishing products, has announced its sponsorship of the Rainy Day Trust for 2012.

Independent plumbing and heating merchant Pochin held a trade exhibition in Leicester to preview new products to over 175 plumbing and heating installers.

Plumbing and heating merchant, Plumbase has opened its 200th store in Durham.