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Plumbers and builders merchant group Wolseley has confirmed that its Build Center brand is one of those 'under scrutiny' but said it is not necessarily up for sale .

Building materials producer Saint Gobain has launched its first Technical Academy in the UK at East Leake in Leicestershire.

Northampton builders merchant Martin & Partners Builders & Plumbers Merchants of Northampton has held two fundraising events for a back-care charity.

Builders and plumbers' merchant group Wolseley increased sales by 6% in the third quarter to end-April.

Builders merchant Jewson and plumbers merchant Graham have committed to a new charity partnership under their 'together' scheme.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley has apparently put three of its UK businesses - Build Center, Electric Center and insulation distributor Encon up for sale, according to speculation in this weekend's financial press.

The administrator for failed DIY chain Focus has revealed the locations of the stores bought by Travis Perkins for its Wickes subsidiary.

Builders merchant buying group the National Merchant Buying Society reported that business was brisk at yesterday's annual NMBS exhibition in Telford.

North east independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres has joined forces with Jobcentre Plus on a new scheme to help umemployed youngsters learn new skills.

Joint administrators for failed DIY chain Focus DIY are to close 120 stores, having failed to find a buyer for the business as a whole.