Lars Hard has been appointed as the new Gardman general manager in China. 

Newport-based domestic radiator factory Quinn Radiators recently sponsored a 54 mile bike ride from London to Brighton in memory of a baby girl who died from a heart condition at three days old. 

DIY Week's special projects consultant Colin Petty is raising money for the Rainy Day Trust, the housewares and home improvement charity - by throwing himself out of a plane. 

Three 'seasoned professionals in the garden and hardware industry' have joined the management team at Bosmere. 

The home improvement retail giant's ceo Martyn Philips and Kingfisher's group executive Nick Folland are joining a host of B&Q and charity partner UK Youth representatives taking part in the London Triathlon this month. 

Rainy Day Trust general secretary Diane Stevens has pledged to undertake a swim equivalent to swimming the channel to raise money for the industry charity. 

West Midlands-based Garland Products Ltd is launching more than 300 garden care and hardware products under a new Worth Gardening brand - and is bolstering its expansion with two new appointments. 

Hortipak has appointed Nigel Gaffney as its new account manager. 

Professional and DIY decorating tools company Hamilton Acorn has appointed a new managing director - Steve Edwards, who will take over from John Grayson. 

Lisa Blackmore will be responsible for Gardman's category management approach to provide optimum product and service to its retail partners.