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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

Thompson News

Congratulations to Anne for winning another award!

Anne won the North East Entrepreneur of the Year award last night

Follow Anne as she sets off to climb to Everest

Follow Anne, MD of Thompson Building Centres, as she sets off on a challenge of a lifetime that sees her climb to Mount Everest Base Camp!

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