Watts Roofing Supplies Acquires Oadby Building Products Limited

5 June 2024

Watts Roofing Supplies Acquires Oadby Building Products Limited|Watts Roofing Supplies Acquires Oadby Building Products Limited

WATTS ROOFING SUPPLIES has acquired Oadby Building Products Limited (OBP), marking a milestone in the company’s growth and expansion efforts.

Watts says OBP will complement its existing offerings and help to enhance its product range, expertise, and customer base. The OBP brand will remain intact, continuing to operate independently from its site.

Inside Oadby Building Products

Oadby Building Products Limited

Founded in 2008 by Mehul Somani, OBP supplies building products to various sectors, including newbuild, self-build, social housing and domestic refurbishment and maintenance. In January 2014, the company expanded after moving to a purpose-built 25,000 square foot warehouse and office located on Kenilworth Drive in the Oadby industrial estate.

OBP offers express service at its trade counter and a multi-vehicle free delivery service. With a wealth of industry knowledge and a commitment to finding cost-effective solutions for projects of all sizes, OBP stands as a one-stop shop for building products.

Simon Lock, the manager at OBP, brings 26 years of industry experience, having progressed from a yard person at Asphaltic to his current role. His 11-year tenure at OBP has been marked by his extensive knowledge and dedication to the company.

Watts Roofing Supplies

Founded in 2010, Watts Roofing Supplies is an independent roofing merchant in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The company grew from a single branch in Baldock covering the local area to a three-branch roofing merchant with hundreds of suppliers and many long-term customers. It currently has branches in Baldock, Stevenage, and Cambridge.

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