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South West-based builders merchant, Bradfords Building Supplies, has strengthened its Plumbing & Heating offering with the opening of a new standalone branch in Barnstaple. The business now operates five dedicated Plumbing & Heating branches across the region, marking a significant step in Bradfords’ growth strategy across the South West. The …

It is the long history of humankind…that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed Once upon a time, there were three independent builders merchant companies with different histories, different ownership models, and different geographical heartlands. They also had some similarities: all have built their reputations on …

Three independent builders merchant groups have come together to collaborate on buying and procurement for a number of product sectors. Bradfords Building Supplies, Lords and JT Atkinson had all in the past been part of traditional buying groups – the first two of h&b and the latter of Fortis. They …

MP for Glastonbury & Somerton, Sarah Dyke, visited the Glastonbury branch of Bradfords Building Supplies to discuss water pollution, water quality and flood resilience in Somerset and throughout the West Country. The visit was another arranged by the Builders Merchants Federation as part of its industry and parliament programme. The …

Bradfords Building Supplies CEO, David Young, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed plans to place greater emphasis on technical education. The plans propose courses linked to local industries, apprenticeships and vocational routes aimed at tackling skills shortages and reducing the number of young people not in education, employment or …

Independent family owned builders merchant groups Lords and Bradfords Building Supplies have reached an agreement with the h&b buying group to leave at the end of 2025. Both companies have said that, while membership of the group has been extremely beneficial, the time has come for them to move on. …

Bradfords Building Supplies has reinforced its commitment to community resilience throughout nationwide Flood Action Week, including hosting a flood preparedness event at its Glastonbury branch.  The event demonstrated how businesses and homeowners can protect properties from flood damage. A range of innovative flood defence solutions were on display, such as …

South West independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has opened a new branch this morning (March 31). The new branch is located at Unit 1, Sweet Briar Lane Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3ZB, and is designed to be a one-stop shop covering building materials, garden & landscaping products, bathrooms, plumbing …

Independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies  hosted a constituency visit for Gideon Amos OBE MP, the MP for Taunton & Wellington, to show him how it helps his constituents to build new homes and improve existing properties. Amos MP, a qualified urban designer and chartered architect, is the Lib Dems’ …

Bradfords is launching its 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember, once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry.  This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a …