Operating from four strategically placed locations across the UK and stocking over 2,000 specialist products, Bluebay will strengthen the Infrastructure division of Wolseley, particularly its Burdens business.

Simon Gray, chief executive officer at Wolseley Group, said: “We are delighted to add Bluebay to our porKolio of specialist businesses. Its expertise and provision of market-leading products, combined with its exceptional reputation and strong relationships, will complement our existing businesses and help to ensure first-class service and availability of products is provided to our customers.”

Bluebay is led by a management team with substantial experience in the construction products sector and will retain its brand identity, operating as usual with its colleagues and customers.

Nigel Howell, managing director at Bluebay, said: “The synergies surrounding this acquisition will provide an unparalleled product offering to our sector, supported by industry leading levels of customer service and technical support.”