Construction industry leader, Big River Group is continuing to expand its national network and increase its product offering, with the acquisition of Big Hammer Building Supplies in Townsville North Queensland. Source: Timberbiz
Whilst Big River already operates a building supplies distribution site in Townsville, the opportunity to combine the strong and successful operating histories of both businesses to create a larger and more diversified business is especially attractive to Big River.
Big Hammer has operated in the market for 26 years, and is particularly strong in the alterations and additions area as well as having a strong client base outside of the Townsville region.
Whereas Big River’s existing branch has its strength in the commercial and civil construction markets, in addition to a having a considering overlap in the supply of residential building products.
Combining these two respective strengths creates a business of scale and produces considerable opportunity, with an exposure to all construction segments, a wide geographic area within North Queensland and over 300 trading accounts.
“We have discussed this opportunity with the owner of Big Hammer, John Geaney, several times over an extended period, as the compatibility of the two businesses has been clear for many years,” Big River CEO Jim Bindon said.
“We are pleased to be able to offer the customers of North Queensland the opportunity of an expanded product offer and experienced team to increase the services we can provide for them and their businesses.”
Mr Geaney will continue in a management role within the combined business and the existing Big River staff will transition across into the consolidated business.
