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Tim Farron MP officially opened the first green energy centre franchise at Builders Supply Co's branch in Kendal on October 5.

Anne Ganley, chief executive of Sunderland independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres has been honoured by Sunderland City Council.

A lorry loader working for builders merchant Jewson has been fined after another worker was crushed in the brick clamp of the lorry loader, leaving him with serious internal injuries.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) have jointly produced a DVD covering the most common applications and uses of lorry loaders, with a strong emphasis on basic operating skills and awareness of the associated hazards.

Eleven managers from builders merchant Travis Perkins raised £3,000 by trekking through the Lake District in aid of charity recently.

Shower manufacturer Mira introduced its apprenticeship scheme in 1966 and celebrated the 45th anniversary with a reunion party at the town's local football club, as more than 300 people have passed through the course.

Travis Perkins Hire, part builders' merchant group Travis Perkins Group - has given a pink makeover to four mini diggers to help in its support for Breast Cancer Campaign and Children's Hospices UK.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Grafton Group plc has donated video equipment to The University of Northampton in return for a film-making collaboration involving Media Production students.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins saw merchanting sales rise 11.4% for the first nine months of 2011. An interim management statement said today.

Timber importer RH Wilson (Lakes) has added hardwoods to its range, having set up a new hardwoods department.