SOUTH WEST: Local independent builders' merchant Rawle Gammon & Baker has expanded with the acquisition of two new branches in South West Cornwall and the opening of a Greenfield site in Exmouth. The new RGB branches are at Porthleven near Helston and Penzance, Cornwall.

Colin Worth, company chairman, commented “We are delighted to welcome these businesses into the RGB family which, together with the opening of our new Exmouth Branch in South Devon on 1 August, sees us increase our coverage to operate out of 17 sites across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. As a business we remain focussed on offering quality products at competitive prices and look forward to being of service to the local tradesmen in Penzance, Porthleven and Exmouth.”

Chief executive, Kevin Fenlon, expressed his thanks to the dedicated team of RGB staff for their support in ensuring all three new branches were well stocked and open for trading in both Cornwall and South Devon within record time.