Independent builders' merchants Bradfords Building Supplies is opening ten new kitchen and bathroom showrooms.
Read More »HSE fines builders for appalling site practices
Two housebuilders have been prosecuted for what the Health and Safety Executive described as "appalling standards on site".
Read More »Travis Perkins directors ride coast to coast
Nine directors from builders merchant Travis Perkins' Northern region are resting up, having completed their gruelling Coast to Coast Cycle Ride in aid of the merchant's nominated charities Breast Cancer Campaign and Childrens Hospice UK.
Read More »Shares rise on B&Q takeover rumours
Shares in Kingfisher, owner of DIY chain B&Q rose on the back of rumours of a takeover.
Read More »UK boosts Grafton turnover
Irish merchanting group Grafton posted pre-tax profits up 13% on revenue that was 3% ahead for the six months to June 30 2011.
Read More »Ironmongery Direct sponsors GAI Awards
Successful students in the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers' examinations will receive their awards at the annual lunch, sponsored for the first time by Ironmongery Direct.
Read More »ICI Paints remakes school woods area
ICI Paints AkzoNobel has donated products and services to support the makeover of an outdoor leisure area at Shepherds Down School near Winchester.
Read More »Marshalls profits rise 50%
Landscaping materials manufacturer Marshalls saw first half sales rise 9% with underlying pre-tax profits up 51% in the six months to June 30.
Read More »Installer schemes are key says Brett Landscaping
Approved installer schemes are increasingly important in helping to raise standards within the landscaping industry, according to paving manufacturer Brett Landscaping.
Read More »Klober duo take on the world
Klober managing director David Arendell and sales manager Tim Piatt have taken part in the world's biggest trialthon event.
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