South Wales’ largest independent builders’ merchant LBS Group has acquired DG Heath, a Timber Merchant in Pontarddulais, Carmarthenshire.

DG Heath has been trading for 38 years as a family-run business, sharing many of the core values of LBS. Following the move, the LBS Group will retain the trading brand of DG Heath, and two of the business' current Directors alongside 24 staff members, creating career growth opportunities for existing staff.

Founded in 1931, The LBS Group is a proud, Welsh business that continues to grow across South Wales, now consisting of ten brands and a total of fifty-one branches:

  • 19 LBS Builders Merchant Branches;
  • 16 Total Plumbing Centres;
  • 9 LBS Kitchen & Bathroom Showrooms;
  • Civils and Drainage dedicated business;
  • Roofing Supplies Specialist (with two more hubs underway)
  • Talbot Timber: a timber and roof truss supplier and manufacturer;
  • LBS Home & Garden Centre;
  • Renewables Centre;
  • UK Build;
  • DG Heath.

As of January 2024, The LBS Group employs over 470 local, staff, has a fleet of over 200 vehicles, and hold £14 million of stock across 16,000 product lines.

The acquisition of DG Heath represents another significant investment for the family-owned company. 

Rachel and Ben Davies, Joint Managing Directors at LBS Group, said: “We are delighted to announce our acquisition of DG Heath. This acquisition is of a strong, profitable, well-run business which strengthens the offer to both DG Heath customers and existing LBS customers.

“People are at the heart of what we do, and we know that the DG Heath team will continue to provide customers with the fantastic service that they’re known for.

“We are committed to continued investment in our region and keeping the pound in Wales, and this strengthens our position as being the number one independent merchant in South Wales for the long term.”                                                        

Dean Heath, of DG Heath, added: “We are delighted to announce that DG Heath timber products will now become a part of the LBS Family. From the beginning we felt that LBS was the right fit for us, we feel this represents a significant step forward in our future goals enabling us to continue to deliver unparalleled quality and service.

“We are confident that this new partnership will enhance our capabilities and allow us a prosperous future for our customers, employees, and all those who will continue to be a part of the DG Heath Journey. Watch this space.”