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 »Superglass offer CERT insulaton deal for merchants
Superglass Insulation has set up a Cert-funded scheme to promote insulation to householders via their builders merchant customers.
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.
Read More »Unimer celebrates successful day
Builders merchant clearing house Unimer plc saw 350 delegates attend their annual trade show and networking event earlier this month.
Read More »BSS conditions remain “challenging”
Revenue for the first 16 weeks of plumbing and heating merchant BSS Group's latest financial year fell 5.6% compared to last year, according to the group's management statement.
Read More »Wolseley pre-tax profits fall 60%
Profits at Wolseley were less than half what they were this time last year, according to the builders and plumbers merchant group's statement for the 11 months to June 30.
Read More »Builders merchant Buttles buys Long & Somerville in Enfield
The administrators for Enfield builders merchant Long & Somerville today sold the business to Buttles (Enfield).
Read More »Boiler thieves strike at Plumb Center
The Basingstoke branch of plumbers merchant Plumb Center lost five boilers worth more than £10,000 when ram raiders attacked last week.
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