The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Sussex Plumbing Supplies Limited (SPS); further expanding its network of specialist plumbing and heating merchants.
Headquartered in Polegate, Sussex Plumbing Supplies, which was established in 2000, is an independent plumbers’ and heating merchant with seven trade counters and four bathroom, heating and kitchen showrooms. It supplies trade and retail customers across Sussex and Kent.
Following its recent merger with Grant & Stone, this acquisition continues IBMG’s strategy of developing its divisions through a combination of acquisition, new site development and organic growth. The group announced its acquirisition of DW Burns & Partner earlier this week.
Strategically it will extend the IBMG’s specialist plumbing and heating offering into Sussex and Kent and provide a strong platform for further growth. Glenn Vinall, SPS’ Owner and Managing Director will continue to lead the business, working with Matt Bland, Managing Director of IBMG’s plumbing and heating division.
Bland commented, “We are delighted to welcome SPS to the Group. We have much in common so this is a strong and logical partnership. Geographically our partnership is highly complementary and we are pleased to be able to strengthen our specialist plumbing and heating provision across the South East of England.”
Glenn Vinall, Managing Director of SPS added, “The team and I are proud of all that we have built to date but we recognise that our company will be able to achieve much more as part of a larger group. Partnering with IBMG will facilitate this growth and we look forward to continuing this success story together.”
