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

Industrial and commercial building supplies merchant BSS Industrial held its annual BSS Challenge Cup sailing race and raised over £3,000 for charity.

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.

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.

IronmongeryDirect, the ironmongery merchant is moving to new premises at the end of this month.

Global brick and clay roof tiles maker Wienerberger AG has released half-year figures that show revenues up by 19%.

Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 more are being investigated for possible tax fraud by HM Revenue & Customs.