Stock Building Supply, the spun-off Wolseley US arm, is likely to lose almost half its outlets and a further 2,200 jobs as part of the recovery plan, according to documents submitted as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Read More »Eight to be sentenced for Travis Perkins cheque fraud
Branches of builders merchants Travis Perkins were among those defrauded of thousands of pounds by eight people last year.
Read More »Burdens buy pipeline specialists
Specialist civils merchants Burdens have bought Total Pipeline Specialists (TPS).
Read More »Baxi discuss merger options with Dutch heating firm
Heating product manufacturers Baxi are discussing a possible merger with Dutch based De Dietrich Remeha.
Read More »Hanson deliver first bricks from new factory
The first batch of bricks have rolled off the production line at Hanson UK's new £50 million brick factory at Measham in Leicestershire.
Read More »Shareholders take up Travis Perkins’ right issue
Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has received take-up of 92.7% for the fully underwritten 7 for 10 rights issue. The aim was to raise £314m gross and £300m net.
Read More »CPA chief gets birthday gong
Michael Ankers, chief executive of the Construction Products Association, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours today.
Read More »Twyford Bathrooms star on TV
Bathroom manufacturers Twyford are the stars of one episode of a new TV programme, focusing on British manufacturing.
Read More »NBG adds Scottish builders merchant
Rembrand Builders Merchants have joined the National Buying Group LLP, the independent builders merchant buying group.
Read More »Glenigan reports positive indicators for construction industry
The number of construction projects started in May 2009 showed less of a year-on-year decline than previous months, according to the latest Glenigan Index of construction projects.
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