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Birmingham-based independent builders merchant EH Smith is to start selling plumbing & heating materials at its Birmingham branch from next week.

Tom McElkerney, managing director of plumbers merchant Plumbase, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.

Lisa Jepson, director at Nottingham independent plumbers merchant Willbond has been recognised as a 'Woman of Substance' to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.

Last week's announcement of the initial details of the Renewable Heat Initiative has been met with muted enthusiasm by the industry - and a feeling that an opportunity has been lost.

An office manager at timber engineering firm Cox Long has successfully sued for sex discrimination after she was made redundant during her maternity leave.

Mapei, the manufacturer of building adhesives, sealants and chemical products, has joined the UK's Green Building Council.

Independent builders merchant buying group National Merchant Buying Society has launched another smartphone App, this time designed for Blackberry phones.

ASSA ABLOY, the security product and lock manufacturer, has won three manufacturing awards in six months.

Climate change minister Chris Huhne MP announced the beginning of the Renewable Heat Initiative this morning, March 10.

Results for 2010 at joinery supplier Howden Joinery's were so good that the group is planning to expand further, possibly to over 650 depots.