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Top 50 listing for builders’ merchants

31st July 2019

Staff from a Shropshire builders’ merchants are celebrating after the firm was named as one of the fastest growing businesses in the county. TG Builders’ Merchants – which is part of the family-owned Tudor Griffiths Group – has been ranked in 24th place in the top 50 companies in the Shropshire Growth Report 2019. Compiled […] Read More »

TG Concrete division expands into new areas

20th June 2019

Tudor Griffiths Group has invested in two new concrete plants to extend its reach to customers even further afield. TG Concrete already has concrete plants covering the majority of Shropshire, Cheshire, and North and Mid Wales. And now, the division has acquired a plant from Hanson at Cemmaes Road, near Machynlleth, and the company is […] Read More »

Run raises vital charity cash

15th April 2019

Staff from TG Builders Merchants have beaten their ambitious fundraising target thanks to generous donations. The ten employees took part in the Shrewsbury 10k run to raise funds for Severn Hospice, and they’ve now presented the charity with £1800. Managing director Tudor Griffiths said: “We’re immensely proud of our colleagues from our builders’ merchants branches […] Read More »

Outdoor learning is a success

11th April 2019

Primary school children from all over Shropshire have been making the most of a unique learning opportunity thanks to a partnership project. Tudor Griffiths Group, in Ellesmere, has joined forces with Shropshire Wildlife Trust to offer a range of outdoor sessions for the youngsters at their headquarters in Wood Lane. Managing director of TG Group, […] Read More »

Jack takes up charity rally challenge

8th April 2019

Staff from a Shropshire firm have given up their free time to help a colleague prepare for a mammoth charity rally challenge. Jack Thomas is a member of the building maintenance team at Tudor Griffiths Group, in Ellesmere, and he will be taking part in the Banger Bust Up Rally in aid of Cancer Research […] Read More »

Staff take on charity challenge

20th February 2019

Staff from a Shropshire builders’ merchants division are putting their best feet forward to raise vital cash for charity. The ten employees from Tudor Griffiths Group will be joining competitors in the Shrewsbury 10k run on Sunday, March 17th, to raise funds for Severn Hospice. Managing director Tudor Griffiths said: “The staff taking part are […] Read More »

New machine improves efficiency

13th February 2019

Waste processing experts at a Shropshire firm have taken delivery of new machinery that will improve the efficiency of their operation. The team at TG Enviro, in Ellesmere, needed a versatile machine to handle the diverse range of waste they process on site, and so have purchased the new Fuchs MHL331 F from Blue Central […] Read More »

Apprentices on course for competition success

30th January 2019

Two apprentices from a Shropshire firm are through to the second round of a tough national competition that could see them crowned as the best in the country. Jack Purkiss and Ben Valentine are members of the TG Electrical Services team, which is part of Tudor Griffiths Group. They have now reached the second round […] Read More »

Vineyard toasts concrete success

18th January 2019

Concrete specialists from a Shropshire company have played a key role in helping to create the county’s latest visitor attraction. The team from Tudor Griffiths Group, in Ellesmere, have been working with the owners of Hencote Vineyard Estate, near Shrewsbury, to deliver a multi-million pound project that will bring a new winery, restaurant and shop. […] Read More »

Charity thanks local firm for ongoing support

4th January 2019

A family-owned Shropshire firm has been praised for its ongoing support for the World Coracle Championships which raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tudor Griffiths Group, in Ellesmere, are keen supporters of the event, and organisers visited the TG Builders’ Merchants branch in Oswestry to thank them for raising £5620 during the past two years. […] Read More »

TG Group is in the news!

8th November 2018

We’re in the news! Look out for the latest edition of Shropshire Business magazine which hits the streets this week and features the story of our company over five generations. Our managing director Tudor is the on the front cover and inside you’ll find out all about our history, our current business operations and our […] Read More »

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 »