MARKET DEEPING: The Deepings Trading Company has joined United Merchants buying group.

Operations director, Ian Greenfield, said: "Membership of Unimer means that we are an approved source of materials that meet central purchasing price and quality criteria."

"We are committed to maintaining our position as a quality builders' merchant which works in partnership with house builders, subcontractors and local authorities within a 50 mile radius to help them become more cost effective," said MrGreenfield.