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James Burrell renews silver FORS accreditation

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James Burrell Builders Merchants renews silver accreditation under the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) at all 11 branches. FORS is a voluntary scheme for fleet operators who strive for best practice in safety, efficiency and environmental protection; the scheme is open to any business operating a vehicle on a public …

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James Burrell Builders Merchant raises money for Prostate Cancer and MIND UK

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Family-owned north west builders merchant, James Burrell, hosted its first Charity Ball on November 3 at Ramside Hall, in aid of charities Prostate Cancer and MIND UK. . The night, hosted by BBC Tees presenter Gary Phillipson was attended by over 150 suppliers, customers and staff, alongside headline sponsor, Aquaspira. …

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James Burrell celebrates York branch renovation

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Independent builders’ merchant, James Burrell is celebrating the completion of a major six-figure renovation at its branch located on Clifton Moor Industrial Estate in York. The branch, which opened in 1997, now has a brand-new trade counter area complete with high quality product displays, enabling the team to offer an …

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James Burrell to further invest in Yorkshire with branch renovation

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Independent Merchant, James Burrell is continuing its investment into Yorkshire with a six-figure renovation of its York branch. The purpose of the renovation is to further evolve the high levels of customer service, improve the customer facilities and increase the stock range available. The branch, which opened in 1997 serves …

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Growth continues at independent builders’ merchant

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North East and Yorkshire independent builders’ merchant James Burrell has reported continued progress during a year in which they announced their largest investment to date. A multi-million-pound outlay in their 11th branch at Billingham has been instrumental in seeing the family owned and managed business leverage further operational and logistical …

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James Burrell adds defibrillators in branches

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Independent builders merchant James Burrell Builders Merchant has installed a defibrillator in each of its branches across the North East and Yorkshire. The company have also invested time into training as many members of staff as possible, with the aim of eventually having each employee trained on how to use …

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James Burrell introduces new bulk bag design

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James Burrell Builders Merchant bulk bags all now contain a minimum of 30% recycled content as part of the company’s ongoing aim to reduce its carbon footprint. The new design of Bulk bags, which are used to deliver aggregates by the family-owned merchant to construction projects across the North East …

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James Burrell raises £3,621 for nominated Charities of the Year

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The team at James Burrell Builders Merchants have raised £3,621 for Tiny Lives and The Brittle Bone Society. The two charities which were chosen as the Builders Merchants nominated charities of the year, touched the lives of two members of the James Burrell team. They provided the much-needed help and …

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James Burrell opens 11th branch

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Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen cut the ribbon at James Burrell’s opening ceremony for its brand-new branch following a £4.5m investment. The purpose-built four-acre site is the company’s 11th branch and its second in the Teesside area. The Billingham branch will work alongside the already existing branch in Stockton, bringing a …

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James Burrell continues reinvestment drive

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James Burrell has invested £4.5m in its four-acre site at Billingham, its largest investment to date. Before the branch opens in August, the business will be receiving 12 new HGV wagons into its fleet at a cost in excess of £1.5m. The number of crane vehicles will increase to 40 …

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