Lords Builders Merchants and Advance Roofing Supplies, which operate within the Lords Group merchanting division, have opened a new branch in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Located on the aptly named Lords Trading Estate in Bicester, the new branch provides 13,000ft2 of warehouse and retail space, and sits within a one acre site. The location is already well known to local tradespeople as it was formerly operated by Blanchford Building Supplies, which closed down abrupty in February. 

This new branch will allow Lords to support more tradespeople across the Oxfordshire region, offering the same quality products, expert advice and friendly service its customers rely on to get the job done. The group sees this as a key step in its ambition to make life easier for the trade; with more locations, better stock availability, and a team that really understands what customers need.

The branch will also provide several new jobs in the local community, and another opportunity for Lords to put its people-first values into action.

Shanker Patel, Chief Executive Officer of Lords, said: “When this site became available, with the location of Lords Farm, on Lords Trading Estate, in Lords Lane, with an address like that, it was destiny that Lords should open here!

"This new branch, operated by Lords Builders Merchants and Advance Roofing Supplies, will immediately fill the void for local tradespeople that was left when Blanchford’s closed earlier this year. As a well-established business, we offer premium building supplies and specialist roofing products at competitive prices and we look forward to serving the needs of the local community.”

Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Chief Operating Officer of Lords Merchanting division, added: “We are proud to be opening in Bicester today and building on the trusted service we are known for. This new location helps us support more customers, combine the strengths of Advance Roofing and Lords Builders Merchants, and become part of a vibrant local trade community. We are really looking forward to welcoming new faces, as well as some familiar ones, through the doors.”