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Kellaway Building Supplies is back on the acquisition trail

South-West based Kellaway Building Supplies has purchased Worcester-based Premier Timber and Builders Merchant, bringing its branch total up to 12. The acquired business will be relocated from the current site to more suitable premises within the same trading estate, creating greater space to offer an increased range of stock and vastly improved facilities for both […]

Murdock Builder’s Merchants acquires FR Cathcart’s merchanting division

Murdock Builder’s Merchants has increased its total number of branches to twelve thanks to the acquisition of the merchanting division of FR Cathcart, in Enniskillen. The Newry-based Murdock group has branches across Northern Ireland and in Dublin. It said that the move affords it the chance to enhance its service levels across the west of […]

Heyco acquired by PennEngineering

US-based PennEngineering has entered into an agreement to acquire Heyco Products Inc. There’s been no announcement of how much was paid for the firm but it was confirmed that no changes are anticipated regarding Heyco’s operations, facilities, and employees. The acquisition is expected to expand sales growth opportunities for both companies. Heyco Products will continue to operate as a […]

Sydenhams acquires Guernsey Building Supplies

Sydenhams has taken over Guernsey Building Supplies (GBS), bringing its store portfolio up to 14 builders merchant branches across the South. Including Hire Centres, Kitchen & Bathroom showrooms, and the Flooring and the Timber Engineering side of the business, Sydenhams has 29 branches overall. GBS is Sydenhams’ first branch on the Channel Islands. GBS, based in St Peters […]