Water management and drainage specialist, ACO Technologies has appointed a new business development manager for Scotland, Adam McKinnon.
Read More »Travis Perkins buy Tile HQ
Travis Perkins Group bought tile business Tile HQ Limited on 31 July 2009.
Read More »Rockwool and Build Center launch insulation deal
Rockwool, the stone wool insulation manufacturer, is part of an insulation promotion scheme with national builders merchant Build Center and energy provider npower.
Read More »Nappy waste to make roofing tiles
A recycling plant is to be built in Birmingham to supply roof tiles made from recycled nappies.
Read More »PTS Snowdon climb raises NSPCC cash
Seven employees from the Aldridge and Tamworth branches of leading merchant PTS have conquered Mount Snowdon, raising £4,100 for the NSPCC in the process.
Read More »Cumbrian builders merchant in administration
Kirkby's Ltd, the builders merchant and home improvement business in Ulverston called in the administrators last week.
Read More »Householders invest in green improvements
Despite the recession, 78% of UK householders are investing in green home improvements according to research carried out for Rockwool, the insulation manufacturer.
Read More »New buying group reaches 36 members
A new buying group, formed in April to assist the smaller builder and timber merchants to compete against their larger national and regional independent competitors, now has 36 merchant members.
Read More »Construction slow-down slows up
The latest data from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) shows the slowest rate of decline for over a year.
Read More »Polypipe make a splash at Installer Live
Polypipe will be showcasing its two brands of push fit plastic plumbing systems, Polyplumb and Polyfit at Installer Live 2009, the national plumbing and heating event held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
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