From July 1 2014 it is mandatory for all sealants covered in the European standard EN 15651 to be CE marked according to their application and properties. 

The new Paint Tin Drip Tray has been developed to help prevent the paint that runs down the side of tins from damaging surfaces and getting onto carpets and furniture. 

A Perry has launched the Ulti-Mate II Professional Woodscrew with a counter-top merchandiser that is ideal for trade outlets to showcase all the premium features the screw offers. 

Hardware specialist Hoppe UK has launched an overhead door closer that matches the same fixing dimensions as the UK's most popular door closer, making it the ideal solution for retrofit projects. 

Carl Kammerling International has launched an innovative new steel wired armoured (SWA) cable stripper, designed to speed up the process of SWA cable termination for installers. 

Roll & Stroll from Sika Everbuild is a self-adhesive floor protector range designed with the user in mind. 

Following the merger of of the two merchant businesses, Sika Everbuild has now produced two new catalogues packed with products from both ranges. 

Batoidia has launched Ray, which it says is the first totally effective sealant finishing tool, set to revolutionise the problems of working on silicone seals. 

Everbuild Building Products' Patio Wizard will kill and clean all types of green growth without the need for washing off, scrubbing or pressure washing. 

Unika, manufacturer of kitchen installation products, has launched a new ColorFill Solid Surface adhesive to joint and edge solid surface and composite worktops. 

Bayer Garden is advising garden care retailers to be informed about neonicotinoids in pesticides and the associated debate about the health of bees, so that they can answer consumers' questions. 

Ernest Charles Co, from Gardman, has launched a new Sunflower Blend to extend its range of wild bird care seed blends and hand-crafted bird tables. 

Hultafors' new heavy-duty, Scandinavian butt chisels are multi-purpose tools for chopping, prying and scraping, adjusting, fitting and wrecking. 

Sika's comprehensive range of tile adhesives for the tradesman includes Sika Ceram Rapid Set, a fast-setting, water-resistant product for use internally and externally, offering thick or thin bed fixing. 

Evo-Stik produces a comprehensive range of high quality tiling products for the DIY market, including adhesives, grouts and combined products for both floor and wall projects.