JDP, the drainage and civil engineering distributor has invested £250,000 in a new branch in Ellesmere Port.
Read More »Grafton turnover slides by a quarter
Irish builders merchant group Grafton saw turnover drop by 24% for its merchanting business in the six months to June 30.
Read More »Plumb Center celebrate card with customer draw
Plumbers merchants Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center celebrated the 1st anniversary of their Privilege Plus discount and account card with a prize draw for customers.
Read More »Burdens chairman awarded OBE
Arthur Burden, chairman of builders and civils merchants Burdens has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to charity.
Read More »CPA forecasts show depth of construction slump
Construction output will fall by 16% by the end of this year, with no significant upturn until 2012, according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association, published today.
Read More »Otford add a new merchant branch
Kent independent builders merchants Otford Builders Merchants have acquired a new depot in Rochester.
Read More »Part F proposals suggest compulsory ventilation checks.
All ventilation may have to be inspected and commissioned if proposals in the current Building Regulations Part F (ventilation) consultation document are passed.
Read More »Travis Perkins wins green award
Builders merchant Travis Perkins has won recognition for its environmental credentials at the inaugural Green500 Better Buildings Partnership Awards.
Read More »Wolseley chief quits
Chip Hornsby, chief executive of builders and plumbers merchant Wolseley, has left the company with immediate effect after three years. The share price rose 4% as a result.
Read More »Construction products output hits zero point
The latest Ernst and Young/ Construction Products Association Activity Barometer, has delivered a figure of zero for the very first time.
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