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Plumbers merchant chain PTS has signed up to support the England Rugby Super League as it prepares to take on France in May 2011.
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EST says more work needed on UK pump efficiency
The old and inefficient housing stock in the UK is one of the issues hindering the efficiency of air and ground source heat [umps, according to the Energy savings Trust.
Read More »Jewson renews Gloucester rugby deal
Builders merchant Jewson has renewed its sponsorship of Gloucester Rugby for another three seasons.
Read More »TTF chief replies on building site fire issues
The issue of building site fires is too serious for commercial point scoring to be appropriate, says John White, CEO of the Timber Trades Federation.
Read More »Travis Perkins man to drive to Sicily
An assistant manager at builders merchant Travis Perkins is taking part in the Dumball Rally, driving from Brighton to Sicily.
Read More »Lafarge sells Medway land for £1
Building materials company Lafarge has transfered the freehold of 27acres of land in Kent to the local parish council, for £1.
Read More »Grafton Group doubles UK profits
Irish builders and plumbers merchant chain Grafton Group swung back into the black during the first six months of the year, thanks largely to stronger performances at its UK merchanting businesses Grafton Merchanting GB and Selco.
Read More »OFT to investigate aggregates sector
The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate the workings of the UK aggregates sector, it was announced today.
Read More »CPA warns of double dip for construction
The UK construction industry is heading for a double dip recession, according to the latest Construction Products Association's industry forecasts.
Read More »Connaught heading for administration
Troubled social housing maintenance company Connaught is likely to appoint accountancy firm KPMG as adminstrators today.
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