Builders Merchants Journal – BMJ Publishing to Builders Merchants and the UK merchanting industry for more than 95 years
Global brick and clay roof tiles maker Wienerberger AG has released half-year figures that show revenues up by 19%.
Read More »Taxman arrests plumbers
Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 more are being investigated for possible tax fraud by HM Revenue & Customs.
Read More »Fairfuel campaigns for epetition signatures
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.
Read More »CRH “could spend €2bn”
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.
Read More »Benchmarx invests in new Bevan vans
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.
Read More »Pipe Center wins modular contract
A new £14m health centre will be equipped with modular building services solution from Wolseley UK brand Pipe Center.
Read More »Grafton buys Silverstone
Irish builders merchant chain Grafton has bought Silverstone Builders Merchants of Cheddleton in Leek, Staffordshire.
Read More »Competition Commission to investigate aggregates big five
The Office of Fair Trading is referring the UK aggregates sector to the Competition Commission for a more detailed investigation.
Read More »Jewson scores for children’s charity
Builders merchant Jewson held a 17-hour golf marathon in aid of Banardos, the children's charity.
Read More »FMB seeks Green Deal clarity
Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is seeking clarity on how its members might be able to take part in the Green Deal, the Government's energy -efficiency improvement initiative for households.
Read More »