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Builders' organisation the Federation of Master Builders has appointed Brian Berry as its new Chief Executive.
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Grafton revenues rise on UK strength
Builders merchant group Grafton Group has seen a 3% increase in revenue to €2.05bn for the year ended December 31 2011.
Read More »Carvers fights on after fire
Independent builders merchant Carvers is still open for business, despite losing its main depot in a fire last week.
Read More »Upbeat mood as Cologne hardware show opens
There was a real buzz in the halls as Eisenwarenemesse, the biannual Cologne hardware show, opened its doors yesterday (March 4).
Read More »We will rebuild, vows Carver
Henry Carver vowed today to rebuild his independent builders merchant after it was destroyed by fire yesterday.
Read More »h&b merchants hold suppliers meetings
Independent builders merchant buying group h&b held two Supplier Development Days, designed to foster closer relationships between members and their suppliers.
Read More »Chancellor must focus on help for housing, says FMB
Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is urging George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to focus on the housing market to support his own Government's growth and jobs agenda in next month's Budget.
Read More »Plumbase launches Ecobase showrooms
Plumbing and heating merchant, Plumbase, is to launch a series of energy saving solutions showrooms, targeted at both the installer and end consumer.
Read More »Travis Perkins gains industry first for transport
Builders merchant group Travis Perkins PLC is amongst the first vehicle operators to be awarded the Gold Standard of Transport for London's Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
Read More »Fire breaks out at Carvers
A fire broke out this morning at independent builders merchant Carversof Wolverhampton.
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