One of Northern Ireland’s largest independent builders’ merchants, Haldane Fisher, has had two of its branches shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Regional Award at the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards 2022.
The awards celebrate brilliance and best practice amongst merchants across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with Haldane Fisher in both Newry and Castle Street Portadown making the final shortlist.
Haldane Fisher employees, Mark Nicholson from Newry, and Anthony Smith from Castle Street Portadown, have also been nominated for the Rising Star Award, which recognises the employee’s dedication to the trade.
David Haldane, Managing Director at Haldane Fisher, which has 12 branches across Northern Ireland and is one of the leading suppliers to the construction industry in the UK, said: “We’re thrilled that two of our branches have been shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Regional Award for at the upcoming Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. “Being shortlisted for such a prestigious award is evidence of our commitment to deliver the highest levels of customer service, product knowledge, and sound advice. “We are also extremely proud of Mark and Anthony, who have been nominated as ‘Rising Stars’. Both gentlemen have been a great addition to our team and go out of their way to ensure our customers’ needs are met with a smile.”
Shortlisted branches will be judged on five key areas, including business management, customer service, marketing, and sustainability. Ray Molyneux, Chairman of Octabuild, recognises the importance of promoting excellence amongst businesses in the construction industry. He said: “It’s important for Octabuild that the awards highlight to the construction industry the excellence of builders merchants. “We are delighted with the enthusiastic response to this first all-island awards where merchants from all over the country have put themselves and their teams forward to showcase what’s excellent in the industry.”
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 13th October.
