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Builders merchant group Travis Perkins, owner of the Wickes DIY chain, has joined forces with B&Q and Homebase in an attempt to reduce theft from their stores and yards.

A team from plumbers merchant Plumbing Trade Supplies in Aberdeen has hiked to the top of one of the highest mountains in Scotland, raising nearly £1,000 for Cancer Research UK.

Branches of independent builders merchant MKM Building Supplies came to the rescue when they heard about two very worthy causes.

Paint and chemical company Barrettine has signed up for the Rainy Day Trust's Partnership scheme.

Eurocell Building Plastics has opened a new branch in Reading.

A charity cricket match organised by Sheffield-based, specialist construction products supplier, SIG plc raised £6,200 for Cancer Research UK.

Timber supplier BSW Timber has installed the UK's largest biomass hot water boiler plant at its sawmill in Newbridge-on-Wye, Powys.

Fairfuel UK, the campaign supported by the Builders Merchants Federation to get a fairer deal on fuel prices is urging supporters to sign the its petition on the Government's new ePetition site.

Building materials conglomerate CRH could spend between €1.5 bn and €2bn on acquisitions over the next year without stretching its balance sheet or putting pressure on its credit rating.

Benchmarx, the specialist kitchens and joinery brand of builders merchant Travis Perkins has invested in a fleet of new vans which increase payload but reduce environmental impact during running.