Lords Builders Merchants and Advance Roofing Supplies have opened a new joint branch in Bury St Edmunds to support construction across the Suffolk and wider East Anglian region.
Following the success of the joint store opened in Bicester in May 2025, this new branch — situated on a prominent 1.6 acre site — has over 40 years’ worth of trading history within the local community as a former Kent Blaxill site.
The branch has undergone a comprehensive modernisation and will offer customers “extensive stock availability on-site.” Furthermore, its 13 staff have more than a century of experience between them, “enabling Lords to provide new and returning customers with excellent customer service.”
Shanker Patel, Chief Executive Officer of Lords Group Trading, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Bury St Edmunds branch and employees into the Lords family and to build upon the strong trading heritage that has served this community for over 40 years. This branch opening represents another significant milestone in our strategic expansion across the East Anglian region and demonstrates our commitment to investing in established trade locations and people.
“By modernising the facilities and providing local employment and skills, Lords is enhancing the service and product offering available to tradespeople across Suffolk and beyond. At Lords, we believe in supporting the communities we serve — through creating jobs, developing skills, and providing the reliable service that keeps local trades and communities thriving.”
Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Chief Operating Officer of Lords Merchanting division, added: “The Bury St Edmunds branch is an exciting addition to our growing Merchanting branch network and marks our second joint Lords Builders Merchants and Advance Roofing Supplies location, following the successful opening of the Bicester branch last year.
“What makes this opportunity particularly special is the chance to build upon the trusted relationships and deep-rooted trading history that already exists in this community. Our focus has been providing the expertise that customers rely on, while bringing the benefits of our extensive supplier network, competitive pricing, and comprehensive stock availability.”
