We have so much excellence in our industry to puff out our chests about, says GIMA director 

Britain's biggest social event for the hardware, housewares, garden and diy industry is preparing for its 20th birthday in 2007. 

Chemical group, ICI, is reportedly a target of Akzo Nobel, according to a national newspaper. 

Notcutts this week announced a number of senior management changes as it gears up its succession plan for the business.