Merchant News

New branches expand SBS network

Smith Brothers, a specialist supplier to the building services sector, has announced the official opening of SBS Sheffield. Located on of the M , the new ft unit has been procured with the future in mind, with space to support additional stock as the branch grows. HVAC industry, having previously worked for BSS. He comments: “My carefully selected team and -class service. We stock and service. We are very lucky to have a team product knowledge to customer relationships, which in turn will enhance the customer’s

With additional branches in Cambridge and High Wycombe planned to open before the end of this year, the Smith Brothers’ network is set branches across the UK.

Fast lane for quick parts collection

With the launch of a new click and collect service, Wolseley Plumb & Parts is aiming to make thousands of the industry’s most used heating spares available within minutes from ordering.

The new service is available from branches nationwide on thousands of individual heating spare parts. To save waiting time for busy installers, Wolseley has also set up new fast lane queues and collection points.

Richard Beeley, parts specialist at Wolseley Plumb & Parts, comments: “We believe the new time- own customers, ensuring they spend less time waiting and more time working.

“And, as we approach peak season for boiler breakdowns and repairs, the new service comes at

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Group extends its reach

South of England merchant group – the Independent Builders Plumbing Supplies Limited (SPS).

Established in and operates seven trade counters and four bathroom, heating and

Glenn Vinall, SPS owner and MD, will continue to lead the business, working with Matt Bland, MD of IBMG’s plumbing and heating division, to realise the growth opportunities that this partnership will deliver. He comments: “The team and I are proud of all that we have built to date, but we recognise that our company will be able to achieve much more as part of a larger group. Partnering with IBMG will facilitate this growth and we look forward to continuing this