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Northern Building Plastics

A specialist distributor of high-quality uPVC plastics and building products to trade customers

Company overview

Northern Building Plastics is a specialist distributor of high-quality uPVC plastics and building products to trade customers. Led by co-founders, Judah Wilson and Richard Lindop, the business opened its first super depot in Leeds in 2010, followed by a second site successfully opened in Bolton in May 2018 on the back of strong growth and a proven model.

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Northern Building Plastics

BGF’s backing will accelerate the growth of the business through expansion of our service and delivery capability and extension of our product range. We have built a good relationship with the BGF team who understand our long-term ambitions and have track record of successful investments in our sector.

We’re also delighted to be announcing the appointment of such a high calibre non-executive chair in John. His experience will add significant expertise to our business in this next phase of growth.”

Judah Wilson, co-founder

Company information

Head office
  • Leeds
Co-founders
  • Judah Wilson
  • Richard Lindop
Chair
  • John Browett
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BGF team
Investment date
  • Mar 2021

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