Independent builders and plumbers merchant Lords has created a new division: Lords Plumbing & Heating. The move is part of a company-wide focus on establishing strong specialist divisions within the Lords Brand.

On Wednesday July 8, Lords Builders Merchants hosted the opening of Lords Plumbing & Heating which is managed by branch manager Paul Whitehouse.

Lords Builders Merchants’ managing director Jamie Herd said: “With group efforts focusing on positive growth, Lords Builders Merchants is taking steps to reinforce our strategic vision of providing more product choice and expertise to all of our customers. Lords Plumbing and Heating will be operating with the same high standards set by the Lords Group.”