Hull-based roofing merchant Ford Asphalte has become an NBG Partner, seeking to strengthen its business “through enhanced buying power and the support of a collaborative network of Suppliers and independent merchants.”
By joining a well-established group of roofing merchants within NBG – Dontell Roofing Supplies in West London, Alltype Roofing Supplies in South East London and Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies in Manchester, to name a few – Ford Asphalte will now benefit from negotiated deals on roofing materials, plus access to NBG’s strong network of merchants and industry experts.
Led by Managing Director Josh Barker, Ford Asphalte was introduced to NBG by another longstanding NBG Partner. After speaking with fellow merchants about NBG’s collaborative ethos and deal structure, a meeting was arranged with Phil Bonar, NBG’s Head of New Partner Development and Recruitment.
Josh said: “It isn’t just about securing better prices – it’s about the confidence and connections that come with being part of NBG. It’s nice to be in a group of likeminded merchants, where hopping on the WhatsApp group with a quick question or picking up the phone to a fellow Partner means we know our deals are genuinely competitive.
“It’s already opened up a whole new network for us. Being able to lean on others for technical insights or Supplier recommendations has given us a real boost in confidence as we grow and diversify our offerings.”
Operating from three depots in West Hull, East Hull and with a York branch opened last year, Ford Asphalte specialises in flat and pitched roofing materials and is growing its portfolio of solar options. Along with solar, Ford Asphalte is also expanding its range of general building supplies, a step the team felt unable to do prior to joining NBG, but with access to better deals and enhanced buying power, they now feel confident to expand the business in this area.
Phil Bonar said: “We’re delighted to welcome Ford Asphalte into NBG. Josh and his team saw immediately how our structured deals and sector expertise set us apart. We look forward to supporting their growth, especially with their new branch and new product lines.
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