Brooks Group Opens new Bray branch

NEW PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND CLIENT APPRECIATION DAY AT JOSEPH MURPHY BALLINA

Joseph Murphy Ballina Ltd (JMBL) recently showcased the best of what one of the leading Hardware Distributors has to offer! There was a great sense of excitement and optimism in being able to welcome back clients into their showroom and warehouse and present over 4,500 products again in person to their customers. The team at JMBL organised an Open Day at their HQ in Ballina exclusively for their clients. Lorraine Burnell, MD Joseph Murphy Ballina Ltd, explained “It was a day to meet and greet our clients in person after two years of virtual meetings – it felt so special to be able to invite people back to Ballina and for the team to interact again with our loyal customers. We had an amazing day, showcasing our new MOY branded product ranges and new partnerships with Maston Spray Paint and Blattwerk Organic Fertilizer from Germany.” The feedback from their clients was that it was a great opportunity to see Joseph Murphy in operation and see the vast array of high-quality product lines available. The clients really appreciated the exclusive deals that were offered on the day. Leading brands such as Sika, Bostik, BASF, Gorilla Glue and Maston were represented, showcasing their new and innovative products and engaging with customers on the unique selling points of their brands. A highlight was Maston Sales Manager, Tom Lawton, demonstrating the fantastic new Maston Spray Paint Machine which is revolutionising the spray paint industry. One of the personal highlights when speaking to Lorraine was the sense of team collaboration preparing for the open day. Lorraine explained, “The whole team came together for the open day to ensure that our clients got the best out of their visit to us. It was so rewarding standing back and seeing our team engage with the customers and offering personal service and value which is our ethos as a business.”

Find out more information and see the vast array of products available on www.josephmurphy.ie

Tom Lawton, UK & Ireland Sales Manager of Maston at the JMBL Open Day. Tom demonstrated the new Maston Spray Paint Machine.

BROOKS OPENS NEW BRAY BRANCH

Brooks Timber & Building Supplies returned to Irish ownership in 2021 following the purchase of the business from Premier Forest by Murdock Builders’ Merchants. Murdock’s with ten branches in the north of Ireland and four in the Dublin area, saw Brooks as the ideal opportunity for it to extend its coverage of the Republic of Ireland market and to grow its market share. The Brooks brand is well known throughout Ireland and has been in existence for over two hundred years. With branches in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Tullamore, and Sligo it has played a major part in the construction sector and local economies. With the support and encouragement of its shareholders, Brooks have commenced a programme of investment in store upgrades at existing sites and the opening of new greenfield branches. The first of the greenfield branches opened at Boghall Road, Bray, Co Wicklow at the end of August. The branch which contains the full Brooks offering of timber, sheet materials, building materials, and plumbing and heating is based on a new layout format, which is the template for future branch development. The principle underpinning this format is to prioritise customer access and service to enable fast turnaround. Investment in racking systems and storage in the warehouse and yard, and merchandising of the shop, are all based on successful experience elsewhere. A safe working environment for staff and customers is also a feature of the layout. Brooks, who have always been synonymous with timber and sheet materials, have greatly extended the building materials range with an expanded civils and drainage offering. A full plumbing and heating range is also available including gas boilers and heat pumps. Further branch locations in ROI are being examined, and the Bray branch template, will enable faster opening of new branches, when sites and permissions are in place. Brooks who are probably best known for supplying the trade also have a significant retail business, particularly for the home improvement customer, and trade online at www.brooksonline.ie.