The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired DW Burns & Partners Ltd (Burns), further expanding its network of specialist plumbing and heating merchants.
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.
Following its recent merger with Grant & Stone, Burn’s highly complementary branch network and product range will extend the IBMG’s specialist plumbing and heating provision into Surrey and provide a strong platform for further growth.
Toby Hoyle, managing director of Burns, will remain in the business working with Matt Bland, managing director of IBMG’s heating and plumbing division, to ensure a successful integration.
Matt said: “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.”
Toby added: “The team and I are delighted join IBMG. 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.”