Tile manufacturer Pilkingtons has been placed in administration.
Read More »Travis Perkins hits the Three Peaks
Employees from builders' merchants group, Travis Perkins have successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of Children's Hospices UK and Breast Cancer Campaign.
Read More »Public enquiry opens into cement cancer link
A public meeting was held yesterday to open the enquiry into possible health risks to people living near the Hanson Cement Padeswood works in Mold.
Read More »Lafarge opens north of the border
Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has opened a new depot in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Ridgeons’ opens new landscaping display
Builders merchant Ridgeons has unveiled its Centenary Garden, a new display of landscaping materials, showing the breadth of product range on offer.
Read More »Bathroom makers focus on customer service
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association is emphasising the importance of customer service in its 2010 Bathroom Conference on October 19.
Read More »Bad debt brings down Bristol builder
A large building contractor in Bristol has gone into liquidation after not being paid for work on a London housing development.
Read More »CPA moves to improve domestic energy efficiency
The Construction Products Association has launched a publication to provide information on refurbishing domestic buildings to improve energy efficiency.
Read More »CPA urges long-term Budget view
The Construction Products Association has written to the George Osborne, urging the Chancellor to focus future public spending where it will deliver the most good and support sustained economic growth in the longer-term.
Read More »Abru ladders sold to Werner Co
Ladder and access equipment manufacturer Abru has been acquired by Werner Co, the US ladder-maker, based in Pennsylvania.
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