Roofing merchant expands with acquisition

Kirkham-based North West Roofing Supplies has expanded into East Lancashire with the acquisition of Burnley-based family firm B&M Henderson.

North West Roofing Supplies was founded in 2001 and generates £30m in revenues supplying roofing materials and plastic and timber building products to contractors. In addition to its headquarters, the company operates depots in Greater Manchester, St Helens, Morecambe, St Annes, Carlisle and Deeside.

B&M Henderson was founded in the 1960s as a roofing contractor and switched to become a roofing merchant in the 1990s. The £1.2m-turnover company supplies slates, tiles, battens, fascias, soffits, rainwater products, gutters, windows and doors to local roofing and building contractors.

B&M Henderson will eventually be integrated into North West Roofing Supplies. Mark Henderson, managing director, is staying on for a period of time.

Steve Phillips, chief executive of North West Roofing Supplies, said: “B&M Henderson is an ideal fit for the business as we continue on our growth journey. It gives us a presence in East Lancashire and strengthens our position as a leading distributor of roofing materials in the region.”

A team at Taylors Solicitors advised North West Roofing Supplies on the acquisition. The Taylors team was led by corporate partner Matthew Catterall and included partner John Lomax, the firm’s head of commercial property.

Andrew Tabernacle of Bishops Chartered Accountants in Blackburn and Blackpool provided accounting and tax advice.