Read the latest magazine Awards and Events Merchants Builders Merchant Earns Finalist Status for Up-Coming Business Awards 26 October 2018 CHANDLERS Building Supplies is a ‘Company of the Year’ finalist in this year’s Sussex Business Awards. The builders merchant, with 4 of its 13 outlets in Sussex: Lewes, Brighton, Ringmer and Petworth, was recognised with a Sussex Super Growth Award earlier in the year and was also listed in the London Stock Exchange group list as one of the country’s ‘Top 1000 companies to Inspire Britain’ – that celebrates the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Finalist Status In 2018, its 25th year, Chandlers Building Supplies also reports an increase in turnover of just under 20% on the previous financial year, with an 18% growth in net profit and has expanded its staff numbers by a third over the last year. Managing Director, Andrew Cope, said, “It’s great to be a finalist. Being recognised for our achievements in the year that we are also celebrating our 25th anniversary is another great boost to the teams at all our branches.” Find more information here. >> Read more of the latest news Previous article Viridian Solar Expands Network into NorwayNext article Bristol City Council Orders Six ZEDpods at Bristol Housing Festival Share article You may also like View all News Awards and Events +3 20 March 2026 The Great British Slate Off Returns for 2026 Awards and Events +3 19 March 2026 Six Weeks Left to Enter the 2026 SPRA Awards Awards and Events +2 17 March 2026 UK Roofing Awards 2026 Finalists Announced Awards and Events +3 16 March 2026 Rooflight Association Official Partner of UK Construction Week 2026 Sign Up to Roofing Today Stay up to date with all of the latest news from Roofing Today by signing up to our weekly Bulletins… Sign Up Today Get in Touch Check out the latest issue 123 March-April 2026 View Now Past Issues Get in Touch