Historic builders’ merchant Bradford and Sons has acquired a Dorset-based timber and builders’ merchant company.
The Yeovil-headquartered business, which dates back to the 18th century and has turnover of £135m, has bought Blandford Forum Timber for an undisclosed sum. The management and staff of Blandford Forum Timber, which was founded in 1956, are to join the Bradfords group.
Isca Ventures provided corporate finance advice on the transaction.