Sharvatt Woolwich Limited was formed in November 2005 by the merger of two successful privately owned timber merchants – William Sharvatt and Woolwich Timber.
Part of the Lawson Timber, Fencing and Builders Merchants group, Sharvatt Woolwich has remained a traditional timber merchant and is now based on a three-acre site in Belvedere in Kent. The merger gave Lawsons a strong foothold in a new market.
The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) is a centralised buying society for independent builders, timber and hardware, plumbing and heating merchants.
Since 1963, the NMBS has been dedicated to strengthening the position of the independent merchant by bringing them together to gain negotiating and purchasing power by continuously negotiating terms, rebates and special offers on their behalf. In 2011, it has over 670 members with over 2,000 branches and approximately £500 million buying power.
The Kennedy Watts Partnership was established in 1994 and, today, has offices in Bradford and Hull. Founded by Brian Kennedy and Nick Watts, who collectively had 40 years experience in the steel industry, the company foresaw the potential in offering structural fabricators a detailing service using the most modern computerised techniques and software available.
One Company that has built up a very high reputation in the area of shotblasting machines, not just in its local area of Yorkshire but also globally is Doug Booth (UK) Ltd of Ossett.
Doug started the Company in 1969, moving to its first factory in 1976. In 1991, Doug moved the whole operation to its present site in Ossett. Today, the Company occupies a 30,000 square foot site and not only offers a full range of new machines but also holds the UK’s largest stocks of factory rebuilt and second-hand machines.
Committed to the manufacture of high quality stabilised timber windows, doors and conservatories, Dendura’s design philosophy is clear-cut – to create the most visually appealing products, utilising the best available components, and incorporating a multitude of sustainable design features to set the standard in terms of aesthetic appeal, durability and energy efficiency.
The manner in which the Cadwyn Housing Association in Cardiff is working to cope with the changes in legislation and the cutbacks in Government spending should mean that it can celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2012 in good spirits and sound heart. In the last few years, it has won awards for its work in the Community.
With over 70 years of experience, British Gates & Timber brings unsurpassed quality and integrity to the joinery and manufacturing industry, and is noted for its total commitment to the highest standards of workmanship.
Gilling Dod has just completed another successful year. This practice of Architects and Interior Designers has in more recent times begun to widen its geographic scope, with projects being undertaken from London to North Cumbria and Northern Ireland, and the work that is won these days is due to the innovative forward thinking nature of the present team.
2010 marked the thirtieth anniversary of ACTIS, the leading manufacturer of reflective multifoil and wood fibre insulation. Managing Director Matthew King explains how the past 30 years have influenced the future of energy efficiency.
Replacing old steel framed windows in buildings is not always an easy task but one company that has just completed a major project of this type is Cotswold Windows. In the summer vacation of 2010, the Company had a contract to replace 450 steel-framed windows in a student accommodation block belonging to Jesus College in Oxford.
