Robert Price Group Extends with Roofing Acquisition

ROBERT PRICE Builders’ Merchants has announced the acquisition of specialist roofing supplier Willis Westcott Monmouth Ltd.

Robert Price, the independent merchant operating across South Wales & Herefordshire, completed the purchase of the Monmouth branch, one of Willis Westcott’s three branches, on 14 October 2024.

Robert Price Builders Merchants Ltd reported a 5.3% increase in turnover in its latest accounts between 2023 and 2022 to £62.3 million.

Roofing Acquisition

Willis Westcott Monmouth will be rebranded, becoming a new Robert Price Roofing branch.  The supplier’s staff, customers and branch operations will be integrated into The Robert Price Group.

Robert Price has 32 branches across South Wales and Herefordshire, including 21 traditional builders’ merchants, 5 roofing specialist branches, 2 timber yards with milling facilities, an insulation division, an agricultural division and specialist kitchen and bathroom and landscaping branches. The Robert Price Group includes Robert Price branded branches, as well as Tudors and Gower Timber branded locations.

Willis Westcott Monmouth will continue to operate as a specialist roofing supplier, with the same experienced staff and stock range.

The branch’s location is adjacent to the existing Robert Price Builders’ Merchant in Monmouth and account customers can extend their accounts to both branches.

The outgoing owners and directors of Willis Westcott Monmouth Ltd thanked their “exceptional” staff, as well as their customers and suppliers.

William Godfrey, Managing Director of Robert Price said: “Willis Westcott have traded alongside us in Monmouth for years and have always been a reliable, trusted and highly regarded local roofing specialist. With such strong business values that closely mirror our own, I’m sure the acquisition will be a smooth transition for everyone involved.

“We look forward to building on the Willis Westcott strengths, and we are excited to launch a new Robert Price Roofing branch in Monmouth.”

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