The latest catalogue from Monument Tools brings together four brands in one publication - Monument plumbing, drainage and roofing tools, Virax professional pipe tools, general pipe cleaners and Roebic natural bacterial drainage treatments. 

Smart Solar has introduced 'Try Me' retail packaging for many of its solar-powered lighting products. 

A Perry offers three merchandisers - hardware, chain products and its threaded bar offer. 

LED Lenser has developed a range of POS stands to display its handheld torches and head lamps. 

Hozelock has launched a fluorescent, heavy-duty hose and cart range specifically designed to reduce trip hazards on building sites. 

When thieves ram-raided the front gates at Bradford engineering distributor Dixon Hall & Co, the impact ripped apart the gate hinges. However, the Abus Diskus 26/70 padlock securing them together held firm. 

Clarke International has added two new models to its range of electric and petrol-powered pressure washers. 

The new Ventus Easi-Flow paint system is a lightweight, hand-powered pump which provides totally mobile, continuous paint-feed to the desired attachments. 

Solus hopes to drive sales through garden centres during spring and early summer with its 'Blooming Great Deals' promotion. 

Westland has launched a multimillion-pound ad campaign. 

The Anza Solutions range of brushes, rollers and paint pads is especially formulated for all paints and features the 'less mess' brush rest and ergonomic comfort handles. 

Dulux is introducing 25% recycled content plastic cans across its range of emulsion paint from May. 

Sankey is encouraging the sales of its frost-proof plant containers this spring. 

Rug Doctor has returned to UK and Irish screens with a two-week TV ad campaign to encourage its dealers to stock up to satisfy the extra demand over the Bank Holidays this month and next. 

Charles Bentley has relaunched its Bentley Homecraft range of paintbrushes and DIY accessories.