News

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.

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.

Mike Raddenbury, branch manager at Drakes Plumbing Supplies branch in Uckfield, retired today (March 29) after 25 years with the company.

Rockwool, the manufacturer of stonewool insulation, hosted a visit by Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change, Greg Barker at its South Wales factory.