Speculation that builders merchant group Travis Perkins could be lining up to takeover competitor Galiform pushed the former's share price up to 835p this morning and the latter's up to 79p.
Read More »Plumbers merchant invests in delivery fleet
North East plumbers merchant chain TAPS has taken delivery of a new fleet of vehicles.
Read More »Wolseley loses £766m
Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley sustained a pre-tax loss of £766m for the financial year ending July 31, it was announced today.
Read More »BSS revenue slips 3.9%
Plumbing and heating merchant group the BSS Group reported a slide in turnover of 3.9% for the 25 weeks to September 19 in a trading update upon entering its close period.
Read More »Huws Gray achieves FSC certification
North Wales-based builders merchants Huws Gray, has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification on machined softwood products for its 30 plus branch network.
Read More »Silverline Tools’ drag racing event a success
Annual power tool drag racing fun day attracts big names, including Toolstation and Makita, as well as Channel 5's The Gadget Show.
Read More »Ibstock briefs mps on construction industry
Brick manufacturer Ibstock has joined forces with the Construction Products Association to give MPs an 'on the ground' insight into the current state of the construction sector.
Read More »Global Stone move for growth
Natural stone landscaping supplier Global Stone has moved to a purpose built £1m sales and distribution facility at Little Tey, Colchester.
Read More »Cemex meet BRE sourcing standards
Building materials company Cemex has met the Building Research Establishment Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products for its readymix division.
Read More »PTS celebrates first Green year
Plumbers merchant PTS is celebrating the first anniversary of its inaugural Renewable Energy Branch in Aylesford.
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