MERCHANT PROFILE
CARRYDUFF BUILDING SUPPLIES IS AN INDEPENDENT BUILDERS’ MERCHANT WITH FAMILY AT THE HEART OF OPERATIONS…
Keeping it in the family A proper family business, John and Shirley Gilliland are assisted in the running of Carryduff Building Supplies by two of their sons, Andrew and Richard.
to care, big enough to cope”, which the family believes has helped maintain its place as one of the most reliable and proficient independent builders’ merchant currently operating in the greater Belfast area. Andrew said, “We are a bit different
Andrew is responsible for supervising pricing, dispatch, delivery arrangements and in-store business, whereas Richard manages the yard, lorries and drivers.
from your standard builders’ merchant. We have a ready-
“It’s a real family team effort.”
mix concrete facility and also manufacture our own concrete blocks and other concrete construction products alongside stocking building supplies, timber, DIY, hardware, power tools and workwear etc. “We promote the business as a one stop shop where builders can obtain everything they need for a construction project. From the foundations and build to landscaping and gardening supplies. We try to have everything covered.”
“Mum and dad are still very much involved,” said Andrew. “My dad probably puts the longest days in and you will
always see Mum in the office every day at some stage. It’s a real family team effort.” With a current team of 40 staff and 20 lorries, Carryduff Building Supplies covers a 12.5 acre site, selling the majority of products required for the construction, landscaping and DIY markets. The company ethos is “Small enough
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