South of England merchant group – the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) – has expanded its network of specialist plumbing and heating merchants with the acquisition of DW Burns & Partner Ltd (Burns).
Established in 1963, DW Burns is a family run plumbers’ merchant and bathroom showroom, supplying both trade and retail customers across Surrey, with trade counters in Woking and Farnham, plus a showroom in Woking.
Toby Hoyle, Burns’ owner, will remain in the business working with Matt Bland, MD of IBMG’s heating and plumbing division, to ensure Burns’ successful integration into the division.
Matt Bland comments: “We are delighted to welcome Burns to IBMG. We have much in common so this is a strong and logical partnership. In addition, we are particularly pleased to be able to strengthen our plumbing and heating offer for our customers in Surrey.”
“The team and I are delighted to join IBMG,” adds Toby Hoyle. “Both companies share a commitment to the highest standards of customer service and an independent ethos, which makes this partnership a very good fit. Without doubt, this is the best step to ensure that Burns will go from strength to strength in the future.”
Last month saw the merger of IBMG with the Grant & Stone Group, creating a builders’ merchant group with revenues in excess of £500 million and over 1700 employees. The Group extends from Cornwall to Kent and comprises builders’ merchants, electrical wholesalers, plumbers’ merchants, kitchen and bathroom showrooms, roofing merchants, a timber processing site, and a dedicated ecommerce business.
For more details about IBMG, please visit: www.independentbm.com
