About
Founded in 1955 Thompson's are a family owned independent builders merchant with three generations now working for the company. Thompson's has enjoyed rapid growth over the last 5 years now boasting 3 companies over 12 branches.
Our policy has always been to recruit wherever possible from local communities.
Anne Ganley, one of Britain's few female builders' merchant leaders, is Managing Director and has successfully maintained the independence of the company whilst strengthening its already strong presence in the North East.
We're proud of our team and the awards they've achieved:
Builders Merchant of Excellence Winner 2009 - Achiever of the Year
Sunderland Echo's Portfolio Business Awards 2008 Employee of the Year - Tommy Barraclough
Builders Merchant of Excellence Winner 2007 - Achiever of the Year
Builders Merchant of Excellence Winner 2006 - best showroom
Builders Merchant of Excellence Runner up 2006 - best hard landscaping
Back on the MAP Employment awards 2006
Echo Portfolio awards runner up for employer of the year 2005
Durham and Wearside Awards - Business Executive of the Year 2005
North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year - 2005
Sunderland Echo Portfolio Entrepreneur of the Year - 2004
Journal Business Awards Environment Award (Durham and Wearside) - 2003
Builders Merchant Personality of the Year - 2002
