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Mr Paul Cheaters from Drivers Wharf Surplus Supplies took top prize in RAK Ceramic's Metropolitan competition, the results of which were announced at a special prize presentation at this year's KBB exhibition.

Unaudited figures for the six months to January 31 show that, despite a small increase in revenue against the previous year (£8,029m compared with £7,870m), the group operating profit plummeted by 57.5% from £345m to £146m.

After what Gibbs & Dandy have described as "two challenging years", they have confirmed in their annual results that the group is still in discussions about selling the company.

Following consolidation of the plant hire sector, Arc-Gen, have acquired water pump and pressure washer manufacturer Hilta Plant Ltd from the Flowplant Group Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

Chris Harris, the former owner of Harris of Stirchley, has spoken to BMJ about his decision to sell to Travis Perkins.

The 2008 DIY & Home Enhancement Suppliers Charity shoot will be taking place on Thursday the 5th June at the UK's premier shooting School, The Royal Berkshire set in the beautiful countryside at Pangbourne just outside Reading.

Certegy are the latest supplier to announce their support of THE conference, the all-industry conference organised jointly by BMJ, BMF, NMBS and UNIMER.

For the sixth year Jackson Building Centres will be supporting Lincoln's 10K Road Race, which takes place on Sunday 30th March.

Moretonhampstead builders merchants Hilton Supplies are launching a new recycling service for building and garden waste in and around Dartmoor.

Online merchant Building Supplies R Us (BSRUS), have launched a new franchise business with a van-based, on site, online facility for the building and construction trade.