WHOLESALER NEWS
Dylan Higgins.
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the BM network seemed the right fit. I look forward to continued growth with the added support of that branch network.” Over the past nine years, the branch has grown its team to six members of staff with a collective 100-plus years of experience, all of whom are remaining on board.
first started, many weren’t interested in a company of our size. As a young business we had to look to emerging companies to supply us. We looked at lesser-known options and have developed those lines and really put them out into the marketplace.
“That’s how we grew our business, by building those brands and by delivering a genuine personal touch to our customer service.” NES represents the latest acquisition for BM Electrical Wholesale, which continues to expand and innovate while maintaining the personal touch of a family business. Leading the group is Managing Director Ken Robinson, who has been joined in the business by his sons Joshua, Luke and Tom.
NES marked its fifth year in business back in 2020 with a refurbishment of its trade counter and the introduction of an improved layout within the branch. As well as electrical supplies, it offers site, energy and heating surveys, LED lighting, lighting design, test equipment and cables. “I believed we could do things differently by delivering a customer-centred service, listening to what our clients want, putting that on the shelves and keeping
“I have known Ken for many years, and becoming part of the BM network seemed the right fit.”
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it stocked,” said Neil. “We’re not trying to sell people something they don’t want. If a customer requests something we don’t have, we will put it in stock for them. “While there were some established brands who were happy to support us when we
BM Electrical acquired Fairley & Smyth Electrical Wholesalers at the Duncrue Industrial Estate in Belfast in 2019, joining its Coleraine headquarters and branches in Ballymena and Londonderry. It celebrated its 30th year of trading in 2023.
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