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Sister companies Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten have announced a major transformation of their UK delivery network.
Both brands are making investments in shared infrastructure, with a focus on improving speed, reliability and sustainability for builders’ merchants nationwide.
This combined infrastructure, supported by dual head offices, using established logistics networks, the businesses are streamlining routes, cutting duplication, and enhancing service coverage in key postcodes across the UK.
Darren Allison, managing director, says: “This isn’t just about efficiency, it is about backing our customers. We are investing heavily in infrastructure that makes life easier for rmarchants: quicker lead times, more consistent delivery windows, and fewer delays. At the same time, we are reducing emissions and building a supply chain that’s fit for the future and our growth plans.”
The business now operates from two key distribution centres: Smiths Briten in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and Frontline in Featherstone, Wakefield, supported by cross-dock facilities in Scotland, Kidderminster, Heathrow, Purfleet and Mildenhall. Together, this infrastructure supports a next-day service capability across much of the UK.
