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Loyalty leads to promotion

16th October 2018

A loyal employee who joined a Shropshire company straight from school has worked his way up to a managerial post. Russell Williams joined Tudor Griffiths Group in Ellesmere at the age of 16, and now at just 23, he’s been promoted to waste and recycling manager. “I’m delighted to have been given the chance to […] Read More »

Self-compacting concrete is a game changer

2nd October 2018

Concrete specialists from a Shropshire firm have unveiled a new self-compacting product. The team from TG Concrete, which is part of the Tudor Griffiths Group, is renowned for its innovative approach, and the latest addition to its catalogue is already attracting a great deal of interest. TG Concrete General Manager, Dave Morris, said one of […] Read More »

New faces at Welshpool builders’ merchants

6th September 2018

An award-winning manager and his trusted yard man have joined the team at a Welshpool builders’ merchants. Matt Peate is the new manager at Tudor Griffiths Builders’ Merchants on the Severn Farm Industrial Estate, and he has been joined by Brian Hatfield who is well-known in the local construction community. Matt has worked in the […] Read More »

TG Builders’ Merchants back award-winning developer

2nd July 2018

Staff from a family-owned Shropshire firm have helped a local construction company to win a building excellence award. KY Developments scooped the best small new housing development award at this year’s LABC West Midlands Building Excellence Awards for the project on a former haulage yard in Myddlewood. And owner Karen Young said the development was […] Read More »

Top listing for Ellesmere sand

22nd June 2018

Staff from a Shropshire quarry have received a top accreditation for the sand they produce – one of only a small number of similar recognitions in the UK. The team at Wood Lane Quarry, in Ellesmere, which is owned by Tudor Griffiths Group, had their products assessed by the Energy Network Association, and their cable […] Read More »

Are you sitting comfortably?

30th May 2018

Staff from a family-owned Shropshire firm are sitting pretty after creating a seat with a difference. The team from TG Enviro – part of the Tudor Griffiths Group in Ellesmere – have converted an 8-yard skip into a unique seating area that is now on tour around trade and agricultural shows up and down the […] Read More »

Ice Age Experience at Wood Lane, Ellesmere

21st March 2018

Children from Criftins and Cockshutt primary schools were the first young people to try out an ‘arctic geology research station’ at TG’s Wood Lane nature reserve, near Ellesmere on Tuesday 13 March. An old bird hide on the reserve has been transformed into an eye-catching and thought-provoking room for school groups, with an Ice Age […] Read More »

Customers welcome new displays

20th March 2018

Customers at a Northwich builders’ merchants will now be spoilt for choice thanks to the launch of a new kitchen and bathroom showroom. The TG Dreams Kitchens and Bathrooms showroom has been unveiled at TG Builders’ Merchants, in Manchester Road, and will employ three full-time staff. Showroom Manager Ben Jones said customers could now explore […] Read More »

Family firm branches out

15th February 2018

A Shropshire company is certainly keeping it in the family when it comes to protecting the environment for future generations. Tudor Griffiths Group is based in Ellesmere, and the company has committed to a programme of sustainable forestry management on land owned by the Griffiths family in the local area. Managing Director, Tudor Griffiths, said: […] Read More »

Shining success for concrete experts

8th February 2018

Concrete experts at a Shropshire firm have taken a real shine to their latest project as they continue to push the boundaries when it comes to exploring new processes. The team at TG Concrete – which is part of the Tudor Griffiths Group – have joined forces with Concrete Polishing, from Oswestry, to deliver a […] Read More »

Renewable energy is the way forward

19th January 2018

Environmental experts at a Shropshire company have unveiled a brand-new addition to the business following an investment of £4.5 million. Tudor Griffiths Group, in Wood Lane, Ellesmere, has now launched TG Renewable Energy – a facility which will complement its existing service, as part of their TG Enviro Division. And to deliver the new service, […] Read More »

Quick-dry screed is a first

3rd January 2018

Concrete experts at a Shropshire family-owned business have unveiled a brand new quick-dry product that will speed up the installation process. The team at TG Concrete – which is part of the Tudor Griffiths Group – have launched TG Cemfloor – a liquid self-levelling screed for floors. TG Concrete General Manager, Dave Morris, said the […] Read More »

Fund raising success for TG Group

5th December 2017

Staff from a family-owned Shropshire firm are celebrating after being named top fund raisers at this year’s World Coracle Championships. Two teams from Tudor Griffiths Group, in Ellesmere, raised just under £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and received The Richard Bayliss Cup from the championship organisers. Managing Director Tudor Griffiths, who led the two intrepid […] Read More »

Shropshire barns restored as luxury country homes

24th November 2017

Two Shropshire fifth generation family businesses joined together on an extensive restoration scheme, transforming an ancient redundant barn complex at English Frankton near Ellesmere into six outstanding country family homes of character. The Tudor Griffiths Group, which has owned the land for generations, called on Morris Property and its specialist Morris Joinery team to give […] Read More »

Building bridges thanks to expert team

22nd November 2017

Experts from a family-owned Shropshire firm that specialises in ready mix concrete have found a new use for one of their products – building bridges. The team at TG Concrete – part of the Tudor Griffiths Group – has been working in partnership with Dawnus Construction Limited, and their clients British Rail and Powys County […] Read More »

Partnership working has huge potential

20th November 2017

Concrete specialists at a Shropshire firm have joined forces with a renowned agricultural supplier to help farmers create the very best environment for their animals. TG Concrete – which is part of the Tudor Griffiths Group in Ellesmere – had developed three products aimed specifically at the agricultural sector and the TG AgriCrete range is […] Read More »

Classic Truck – “Restored ERF/Mixer ready for work!”

13th November 2017

Tudor Griffiths Group are very proud of their heritage (dating back to 1874) and it is through the ambition of William ‘Billy’ Griffiths, Chairman, with support from Jamie Jones, Transport Manager, and Dale Griffiths, Workshop Manager, that they have managed to preserve a part of the firm’s history by restoring the A-Series ERF in the TG’s red […] Read More »

Music and Fun in aid of Hope House

24th October 2017

A spectacular evening of comedy and music is to be held in Oswestry to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice. The Very Nice Production Company, which is based at the British Ironworks Centre, is renowned for its hugely entertaining family productions that feature well known songs from all the Broadway shows combined with plenty […] Read More »

Builders’ Merchants make the shortlist

21st September 2017

TG Builders Merchants narrowly missed out on a prestigious national award for their approach to training. The team from Tudor Griffiths Group were finalists in the Training Company of the Year 2017 category in this year’s Builders’ Merchants’ Federation awards. Managing Director Tudor Griffiths said: “To be shortlisted in such prestigious company really is a […] Read More »

Tudor Griffiths Group answers celebrity appeal

11th September 2017

Teams from Tudor Griffiths Group answered an appeal from TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh to help transform the garden of a couple who put everyone else first. Love Your Home and Garden is a follow-up to one of the celebrity gardener’s most popular programmes Love Your Garden. And the aim is to carry out a green-fingered […] Read More »

It’s all change for the team at TG Concrete

5th September 2017

Our Shropshire-based firm that’s been in business for over 140 years has seen some major staff changes over the summer. Tudor Griffiths Group’s concrete division is preparing for a busy final quarter of the year, and TG Concrete General Manager Dave Morris said the new-look team was raring to go. “We’ve said goodbye to Martin Rogers, […] Read More »

Birthday success at Bridgnorth branch

17th August 2017

Thanks to everyone who helped us to celebrate the first birthday of our Bridgnorth Builders’ Merchants branch – it was a great day with over 50 cars washed, 20 haircuts completed and face painting all day long! Congratulations to Richard Aveley who won the patio set raffle and thanks to the lovely customers who even […] Read More »

Changing roles at TG Group

8th August 2017

It’s all change for two Shropshire managers who have swapped roles at our family-owned builders’ merchants company after a total of 50 years’ combined service. Jon Griffiths has worked for Tudor Griffiths Group for over 30 years managing several branches in the company’s builders’ merchants’ network, and Paul Morris began working for the firm by […] Read More »

TG Group on tour

3rd August 2017

     Staff from a family-owned Shropshire company are taking their show on the road this summer as part of a high-profile campaign. The team from Tudor Griffiths Group have signed up to exhibit at a whole host of agricultural shows across Shropshire and Wales, to promote the services they have to offer. Managing Director […] Read More »

Doors open at Oswestry showroom

7th July 2017

  A Shropshire builders’ merchants is strengthening its already strong presence in Oswestry with the opening of not one, but two brand new showrooms. Just weeks ago, Tudor Griffiths Group opened the doors to its new TG Dream Kitchens & Bathrooms showroom at their premises in Maesbury Road. And now, customers are will be even […] Read More »

TG Group cements a deal with local college

22nd June 2017

Tudor Griffiths Group has joined forces with a school’s shooting academy to enable students to benefit from Olympic standard equipment and hone their competitive edge. The company is supporting the team at Ellesmere College to create a facility that will allow students to train in all Olympic clay target disciplines, including trap and double trap. […] Read More »

New showroom is proving popular

19th May 2017

       Customers at a Shropshire builders’ merchants will now be spoilt for choice thanks to the launch of a new kitchen and bathroom showroom. The TG Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms showroom has been unveiled at TG Builders’ Merchants, in Maesbury Road, Oswestry, and will employ three full-time staff. General Manager Mark Evans said […] Read More »

Farm products solve a range of issues

15th May 2017

   Concrete specialists at a Shropshire firm are celebrating after three products developed specifically for the agricultural sector have taken the industry by storm. The TG Concrete division, which is part of the Tudor Griffiths Group in Ellesmere, unveiled the TG AgriCrete range after many months of research and development work. And now, just weeks […] Read More »

Customers approve of new online image

28th April 2017

Customers of a family-owned Shropshire firm which specialises in ready mix concrete have welcomed its brand new interactive website. The team at TG Concrete – part of the Tudor Griffiths Group – has unveiled a whole new online site to showcase the ready mix products for DIY and commercial projects that the company provides – […] Read More »

New business means a new vehicle

24th February 2017

Skip hire experts at a family-owned Shropshire firm have seen such an increase in business that they’ve had to order a brand-new vehicle. The team at TG Skip Hire – part of the Tudor Griffiths Group – was involved in a huge restructuring process as part of the launch of the company’s new-look TG Enviro […] Read More »