Building materials giant Hanson could sell off some of its businesses - including the brick division - as early as the end of 2009, according to press speculation.
Read More »Unimer to make return visit to Interbuild
Builders merchant cooperative and invoice clearing house Unimer plc is to appear at the Interbuild exhibition again in October.
Read More »Brick company makes miners’ memorial donation
Brick manufacturer Wienerberger has donated over 1000 facing bricks to build a miners' memorial wall in the village of Piccadilly, Staffordshire.
Read More »PTS pick up British Gas award
Plumbing and heating merchant PTS has been presented with an award by its largest customer British Gas for exceptional delivery performance and high standards of overall customer service.
Read More »Martin & Partners raise cash for air ambulance charity
Northampton builders and plumbers merchant Martin & Partners held its annual Family Fun day on Friday in aid of the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
Read More »Travis Perkins buy Tile HQ
Travis Perkins Group bought tile business Tile HQ Limited on 31 July 2009.
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 »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.
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