JT Atkinson, a 162 year old, family-run, builders’ merchant based in the North East, North and West Yorkshire and Cumbria has bought local company B&TS and Harrogate Timber.

The successful, family-owned business B&TS Builders Merchants in North Leeds, founded in 1984 by Richard Houldsworth, has three branches in Ilkley, Otley and Yeadon as well as timber merchant, Harrogate Timber in Harrogate.

B&TS Director, Mathew Houldsworth said: “The Houldsworth family are delighted with the purchase of B&TS by JT Atkinson. Following nearly 40 years of service in the local area we were very careful that any new owners would continue with the same family values we’ve had over the years. We have every confidence that with the added benefits of a larger organisation customers and staff will be in safe hands for years to come. We would like to thank all customers and staff from past and present and wish Jamie and the team at JT Atkinson every success for many years to come."

Jamie Atkinson, Managing Director of JT Atkinson said: "We've long known what great businesses B&TS and Harrogate Timber are and they will be a great addition to the JT Atkinson family as we expand into West Yorkshire. The branches at Ilkley, Otley, Yeadon and Harrogate will perfectly complement our branches in Bingley and Baildon, giving more choice and a better service to our local customers. The Houldsworth family values are very much in line with ours, and we intend to continue to offer the same great service from the same friendly faces our customers have enjoyed for many years. We look forward to welcoming new customers and bringing new products into the range across the area."