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:
Sunderland Portfolio Best Overall Business - 2010
Sunderland Portfolio Community Award - 2010
Builders Merchants News Achiever of the Year Award - 2009
Sunderland Echo's Portfolio Business Awards 2008 Employee of the Year - Tommy Barraclough
Builders Merchant of Excellence Winner 2006 - best showroom
Builders Merchant of Excellence Runner up 2006 - best hard landscaping
Echo Portfolio awards runner up for employer of the year 2005
Back on the MAP Employment awards 2006
North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 - Anne Ganley
Durham and Wearside Awards - Business Executive of the Year 2005
Sunderland Port Folio Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 - Anne Ganley
Durham and Wearside Awards Environment 2003
Builders Merchant of Excellence Winner 2002 - Personality of the Year
