Kent Blaxill, the Essex builders merchant which has been trading in Colchester for over 180 years, is to close its doors on Saturday July 12th, according to an email seen by the town’s local newspaper. The Colchester Gazette reports that Kent Blaxill, a builders merchant in Layer Road, which began …
Read More »Forterra launches new online calculator to help improve brick merchants stocks
Forterra has recently launched a load selector calculator to allow customers to tailor their brick orders to the precise mix of products they require. With the ability to choose the exact number of bricks they need from Forterra’s entire range of London Bricks, plus Ecostock’s Atherstone Red and Hampton …
Read More »JD Pipes expands Colchester branch by 75%
JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced the major expansion of its Colchester branch, which now spans a total area of 5,250m2, incorporating the previous site and an additional 2,250 m2. Following the investment, the branch now features extensive storage and warehouse facilities, ensuring a streamlined and efficient operation. This not …
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