170m UK
Grafton Group plc has announced that it has agreed to acquire Sitetech Building Products. The completion of this acquisition is subject to approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Ireland. Sitetech is primarily a distributor of accessories for brickwork, concrete and formwork and construction chemicals. Sitetech
bricks produced at the end of November 2021, according to BEIS figures.
40% the reduction in emissions
that Ibstock plans to acheive by 2030
Grafton agrees to Sitetech acquisition
currently trade from two locations in Dublin and Cork and reported a revenue of euro16.9 million (£15.0 million) in 2020. Gavin Slark, chief executive
officer of Grafton, said: “Sitetech will bring expertise to Grafton in the distribution of specialist construction accessories for large scale construction projects in Ireland. It will also enable us to
offer a broader range of products and services in a new market segment. This acquisition is in line with our strategy of acquiring specialist high quality businesses in complementary markets and follows the successful acquisition earlier this year of Proline Architectural Hardware, a leading distributor of architectural ironmongery products.”
MKM unveils new branch in Sunderland
On December 13, MKM opened the doors to its latest branch in Sunderland.
New Milton Sand and Ballast to The new branch is headed
Located on a sizeable plot on the city’s Ryhope Road, MKM Sunderland brings together a comprehensive building and trade product portfolio, a landscaping provision and a kitchen and bathroom showroom. The Sunderland branch is the first in the business’ national network to feature a retail-specific entrance – making it easier for homeowners to access MKM’s kitchen and bathroom offering.
New Milton Sand and Ballast is opening a new branch in Poole, as part of its New Milton Sand and Ballast’s expansion in the local area. The independent business, which also has a builders merchant in New Milton, has over 85 years of experience in supplying concrete, building materials and waste services across Dorset and Hampshire. The company currently operates three quarries, five depots and one recycling centre.
Matt Lock, sales director said: “We are pleased to be opening a new branch in Poole. Builders Merchants are a natural extension of our business as unlike many of our competitors, we don’t need to fully rely on third
up by three directors – Andy Docherty, Steven Rochester and Jamie Garnett.
Docherty, said: “It’s fantastic to have finally opened the doors of this amazing branch to the builders, tradespeople and homeowners of Sunderland. As well as an unbeatable range of building supplies available at our trade counter, we’re excited to be showcasing our kitchen and bathroom showroom – a really stunning addition to the branch. Jamie, Steven and myself are proud of the team we’ve assembled, and we’re so happy to be up and running and doing what we do best.”
56% the average price by which household
energy costs are expected to rise in April
Chandlers opens 10th
roofing branch Chandlers Roofing Supplies is opening its tenth specialist roofing
supplies branch, in Tottenham, London, this month. Lee Walden and Jack Edmead, formerly of SIG, Kentish Town, have joined the team, as branch manager and operations manager, respectively.
Chandlers Roofing Supplies North London will provide rapid response delivery along with its standard HGV delivery options. It will be the fourth branch in London, joining those at Scrubs Lane, Harrow and Rainham.
The 8,000 sq ft premises on Elm Lea Trading Estate, Leeside Rd, provides efficient links into London and will stock in excess of £400,000 worth of roofing materials.
Encon relocates in Nottingham
parties. From operating sand and gravel quarries, to producing our own concrete and offering waste services, we can give our customers an ‘end to end’ service.”
The store will also offer a drive-through option, along with under cover timber storage, loose load delivery and skip hire. The product selection will range from building materials, equipment and supplies, garden and landscaping and tools and timber.
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Encon Insulation and Nevill Long has relocated its Nottingham branch to Bulwell on Blenheim Industrial Estate. The new site is easily accessible from Junction 26 off the M1, with improved stocking facilities and a wider range of brands available. The branch will continue to specialise in thermal, acoustic and technical insulations and interior systems, including drywall, ceilings and flooring. Sarah Miles, branch director, said: “We’re delighted to have relocated to our fantastic new premises. The new branch is ideally located for deliveries to sites and independent merchants in the East Midlands area, as well as being easy to access for those looking to collect. It’s an exciting time for us, our customers and our suppliers.”
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