Tony Giles and Dave Meakin of M’s Building Supplies
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Business profile: M’s Building Supplies
By David MillwardJuly 13, 2012
The business: M’s Building Supplies, A33 Swallowfield Bypass, South Reading, RG7 1LZ. (0118) 988 4000. www.msbsltd.co.uk, sales@msbsltd.co.uk
The boss: Dave Meakin. “The firm originally started off as Meakins Transport, a haulage contractor which ran successfully for 40-plus years before semi-retirement.
“The opportunity came to open a builders merchants within the area and it is now an ongoing project.”
What is your business about? “Supplying quality building materials at sensible prices to anyone requiring building materials. We are able to offer advice and fast free delivery.”
What product/services do you offer? “Sand, ballast, cement, bricks, thermal blocks, drainage, roofing materials, timber, natural sandstone, patio slabs, decking, sleepers, topsoil, tools. By the end of July we will also be able to offer a ‘grab loading service’.”
How and when did you start your business? “After a recent closure of a local builders merchants, we saw an opportunity to open south of the M4 and started trading in June 2012. Loyal staff, who were made redundant from their previous job, have joined us and have continued to support us.”
How many staff do you employ? “Currently we have a small group of eight employees.”
Who are your customers? “Anyone needing to purchase building materials.”
What sets you apart from the competition? “We offer, within Reading and surrounding areas, free, fast, flexible same/next day delivery.”
How do you feel about the future? “We look forward to moving forward with our new project and hope to achieve a successful business.”
