Premier Forest Products Ltd, have begun importing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Whitewood from Canada this summer, fulfilling what the company describes as "an industry need for ethically-grown high quality softwood."

B&Q parent company Kingfisher have announced today that ceo Gerry Murphy will stand down on February 2, the end of the current financial year. He has held the post for five years.

Following the launch of their safety footwear ranges, JCB Workwear is expanding the portfolio with the launch of safety workwear range.

A-Plant are celebrating after taking home the Hire Company of the Year award at the recent Hire Awards of Excellence organized by Hire Association Europe (HAE).

Alsford Timber, one of the largest independent timber merchants in the South East, has announced that Neil Fuller has been appointed managing director, with effect from today.

ProtectGuard is a water-based product, which can be used to protect surfaces against dirt, pollution and graffiti without altering their appearance.

Timber-engineered products manufacturer RK Timber have won the award for Best Supplier in the South East Region at the Churchill Retirement Living Awards 2007.

Plumbing and heating merchant PTS have donated taps, sinks, pipes and fittings to help with an ITV "Challenge Anneka" style makeover of a schoolroom in Leicestershire.

Interbuild organisers have announced this year's Product Showcase Awards winners, with 10 companies scooping awards from a shortlist of 32.

Interbuild is open. The stands are up, the suits are on and a lot of you are already walking the halls.