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A young cyclist sponsored by Southampton builders merchant Elliott Brothers has won two medals at the cycling World Championships.

Plumbers and builders merchant chain Wolseley has posted first-half profits for the first time since the height of the recession.

The sale of Wolseley UK's Bathstore subsidiary is thought to be in jeopardy, following the announcement of the builders and plumbers merchant's half-year results.

Nottingham timber product company FW Mason was put into administration on Friday (March 25).

Building materials and cement manufacturer Cemex has achieved a target of burning 100% alternative fuel at its South Ferriby cement kiln.

Plumbers and builders merchant group Wolseley is likely to be questioned about its decision to relocate to Switzerland for tax purposes after last week's Budget relaxed rule on taxation.

Independent builders merchant buying group Cemco has awarded landscaping supplier Marshalls with the Heayside Supplier of the year 2010.

The UK market for bricks in 2009 was almost half what it had been in 2007, according to a new report out this week.

Ray Stafford has been appointed as managing director of independent plumbers merchant Williams & Co.

Whilst the industry is grateful for the help in yesterday's Budget, the measures will only go a short way towards alleviating problems, says Mike Leonard, director of the Modern Masonry Alliance.