Silverline Tools are celebrating after winning the British Hardware Federation (BHF) Direct Diamond Award for Best Newcomer back in March.
Read More »Nationwide slump in merchant performance
According to the latest figures released by the BMF, sales of building materials at builders' merchants nationwide were down 3.1% year-on-year for the first three months of 2008. Reflecting, "the credit crunch and near stalling of the housing market".
Read More »nmc acquire Copley Decor Ltd
nmc (uk) ltd has announced the friendly acquisition of Copley Decor Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Read More »Jewson expert to speak at Think 08
Steve Millward, Jewson's expert on sustainability and waste management, has been confirmed as one of the speakers at Think 08 on Thursday May at 8 at London's ExCeL.
Read More »New president for Rainy Day Trust
Ashley Leboff took over as president of the Rainy Day Trust at the Trust's agm on May 1.
Read More »Another acquisition for Bradfords
Bradford and Sons Limited have announced the acquisition of Totem Timber (St Austell) Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries as of May 1st.
Read More »Merchant and supplier to lead debate at THE Conference
What will be the key growth opportunities for merchants and their suppliers over the next few years - and what do they need to do to ensure they exploit these opportunities? This will be the broad theme of an important new feature at THE Conference 2008 in Tenerife on June 26-29.
Read More »Ironmongery Direct find silver lining
As the economic landscape remains uncertain and with reported downturns driven by the credit crunch in every new bulletin, it may not be all bad news, say Ironmongery Direct, who reported year-on-year growth of 40% in 2007 compared with 2006.
Read More »GAP plan growth amid refurb
Trade home improvement stockist GAP are planning "significant expansion" over the next five years, and are continuing with their depot transformation program.
Read More »Ideal Bathrooms acquisition
Ideal Bathrooms have announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based bathroom products distributor Inline Distribution.
Read More »