Wolseley UK, the builders and plumbers merchant group, have opened a new dedicated builders merchant branch to service Walsall Housing Group (whg).
Read More »Builders Merchants Federation add new members
Three builders merchants have joined The Builders Merchants Federation as new members, along with two suppliers.
Read More »Grey Slate and Stone Supplies expand in the south.
North Wales based Grey Slate and Stone Supplies, specialist slate suppliers to builders merchants, roofing contractors and architects, have opened a new branch in south Wales.
Read More »Book now for credit crunch forum
There are just two weeks left before The Credit Crunch Forum, a seminar designed to help builders merchants get through the current economic difficulties.
Read More »Government axes stamp duty below £175,000
Stamp duty is to be suspended for a year on properties costing less than £175,000 as part of a package of Government measures to help the housing market.
Read More »Buildbase lorry involved in tragic accident
A lorry from builders merchant chain Buildbase was involved in an accident in Cheltenham yesterday in which a man died.
Read More »Exclusive: Southern Brick bought but Abingdon branch closes
Brick factor and merchant Southern Brick have been bought by Rayners Homes, but only the Poole and Southampton operations.
Read More »Grafton interim profits cut in half
Irish builders and plumbers merchant group Grafton saw pre-tax profits drop 50% for the six months to June 30 2006.
Read More »Government throws more money at housing market
A £1 billion housing package has been announced by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears MP to help get the housing market moving again.
Read More »Downturn hits Wavin plumbing revenue
Plastic pipe and plumbing people Wavin, owners of the Osma and Hepworth plumbing brands, saw half-year revenue and margins fall.
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