News

Jewson have secured an exclusive contract to provide H&H Celcon aircrete blocks and Velux rooflite windows to UK housebuider Persimmon Homes.

This week the National Buying Group (NBG) announced their second new member of 2008 -PGR Timber.

Barnstaple based independent builders merchant, Rawle Gammon & Baker Holdings Ltd (RGB) have announced they will open two new branches this month (one of them today!).

Hultafors Group has acquired all shares in British measuring tape manufacturer Fisco Tools Ltd.

Lafarge Cement is inviting local people to attend a public presentation evening on Thursday 3 April, to find out more about the forthcoming end of cement production at Northfleet cement works and the future plans for the site.

Wolseley, have announced the acquisition of two companies in the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) sector of the insulation market.

Independent builders merchants, Ridgeons, are launching a major facility showcasing products and advice for those planning, designing and building homes for people who are older or have a disability.

Wayne Hemingway MBE, creator of the Red or Dead fashion brand is to speak at this year's Annual Bathroom Conference 'Sustainable Solutions - Awareness, Engagement & Action' on October 14 at The Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club in Warwickshire.

Sixteen timber graduates from the SCA Timber Supply IWSc Foundation Course ended their course with a fact-finding visit to SCA's Bollsta sawmill, forests and Bogrundet tree nursery in Sweden this month.

Following Finnforest's recent acquisition of the iLevel Trus Joist business in Europe the company says it will business as usual for the time being.