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Bradford timber centre set to break £1 million turnover barrier

Taylor’s Timber Centre in Bradford is on track to break the £1 million turnover barrier for the first time since changing hands almost two years ago.

Sales are reportedly up 25% up on this time last year. Turnover at the financial year ended June, 2013 was £900k and the firms says they are on target to hit £1.1 million at the end of the current trading year.

The firm attributes continued growth to an expanding customer base and trading area, coupled with evolving stock lines and improved customer service. The company’s same or next day delivery operation is itself showing 25% year-on-year growth.

Managing director Charles Taylor, who took over the Thornton Road business in July, 2012comments: “Not only has our multi-cultural customer base of builders, joiners and DIY enthusiasts across the region risen, but we are now attracting more direct business from the Dewsbury, Halifax and Keighley areas.

“Our delivery service is also in increasing demand by new customers further towards Leeds and across into the Wharfe Valley.

“Thanks to new Government-backed incentives, smaller Bradford area house builders are now starting to build again and this is driving more trade to our door. It’s a niche market for us and one we are confident will continue to develop over the next 12 months,” says Taylor.

The business currently employs a seven-strong workforce and is looking to recruit an additional staff member.

Taylor’s is also seeking to take a more active role in the local community and has committed to an 18-month pitch-side board sponsorship at Bradford City FC.

Taylor’s Timber Centre also remains focussed on building its market share through the Government-funded Growth Accelerator Scheme and is continuing to work with a local mentor on a programme to achieve controlled growth.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .