The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the line-up of speakers and topics for its annual Members Day in September.
Read More »Unimer reports increased turnover
Merchant co-operative and invoice clearing house Unimer has announced increased turnover for the year ending April 2010.
Read More »Institute Of Builders Merchants launches Skills Challenge Day
The Institute of Builders Merchants has launched a Skills Challenge Day in which participants will get to learn more about the products they sell but in a fun, challenging and very hands on way.
Read More »Homeleigh Timber agrees new site
Kent independent builders and timber merchant Homeleigh Timber Supplies is moving to a new depot to make the business more efficient and more sustainable.
Read More »Jewson joins with EST for green awareness day
Builders merchant chain Jewson hosted a green awareness day for over 100 builders in Greater Manchester, supported by the Energy Savings Trust.
Read More »Palletways blows up to new heights
Palletways UK , the provider of express distribution of small consignments of palletised freight to the construction industry, is opening up its service to building products companies.
Read More »Kickstart housing schemes kicked out
The Kickstart and Local Authority New Build housebuilding schemes brought in by the last government are to end once final decisions are made about which of this year's projects will go ahead.
Read More »JCB expects significant sales improvement
JCB, the digger and Teletruk manufacturer, is expecting to see significant gains in both sales and profitability this year.
Read More »Builders merchants warned about bulk bag filling
The Builders Merchants Federation is warning builders merchants that Trading Standards is looking again at the issue of pre-filled bulk bags of aggregates.
Read More »EU votes on illegal timber ban
From 2012 any company importing timber will need to prove where it came from or face legal sanctions, the European Parliament has finally decided.
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