Merchant Williams Trade Supplies will join buying group PHG Plumbing Heating Group from January 1, 2025, with the integration process starting now.
Independent plumbing and heating merchant Williams Trade Supplies has over 50 branches across the UK, and regional fulfilment centres in Fareham, Manchester, Milton Keynes and Bristol.
Led by chairman Ray Stafford and managing director, Martin Brown, Williams Trade Supplies focuses on independent professional customers.
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It follows on from Bradfords Building Supplies joining PHG Plumbing and Heating Group, which brought the number of members to 16 and 365 branches throughout the UK.
Commenting on joining the buying group, Ray Stafford of Williams Trade Supplies said: “We are delighted to be welcomed into PHG and look forward to the benefits that our combined purchasing can bring for our business and those of other members.”
Chairman of PHG David Pochin added: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Ray and his team to PHG and look forward to working closely with them.
“We know that they will bring great commitment, energy and experience to the PHG table and become a valuable member to PHG.”