Kirkby's Ltd, the builders merchant and home improvement business in Ulverston called in the administrators last week.
Read More »Householders invest in green improvements
Despite the recession, 78% of UK householders are investing in green home improvements according to research carried out for Rockwool, the insulation manufacturer.
Read More »New buying group reaches 36 members
A new buying group, formed in April to assist the smaller builder and timber merchants to compete against their larger national and regional independent competitors, now has 36 merchant members.
Read More »Travis Perkins first half sales fall 13%
Turnover at builders merchant group Travis Perkins fell 13% to £1.452bn for the six months to June 30 as operating profits slipped 24.5% to £117.6m.
Read More »Construction output to decline until 2012
The UK construction industry will fall by 15% this year, followed by a combined fall of 5.2% for the next two years according to the latest forecast issued by construction industry marketing consultancy Leading Edge.
Read More »Housing minister kickstarts work on 22,400 homes
Housing Minister John Healey has announced that 270 stalled development projects across the country have been shortlisted for a share of £925m which could help get building work on 22,400 homes back on track and create 20,000 jobs.
Read More »Ibstock launch new brick division
Brick manufacturer Ibstock, has announced the launch of Ibstock-Kevington, a new specialist arm of the company dealing with special shapes and brickwork components.
Read More »Hanson re-open factory for three month trial
The Hanson Building Products factory in Accrington is re-opening for three months on a trial basis.
Read More »W Howard invests in new depot
MDF Moulding manufacturer W Howard Limited has invested more than £1m in a new collection and distribution depot in Thurrock, Essex.
Read More »Stafford builders merchant buys golf club
A builders merchant in Stafford has solved that age-old dilemma of getting the right tee-time at the local golf club - by buying the club.
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