STARK Building Materials UK is one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants and materials distributors, helping professional tradespeople, builders and contractors succeed every day. Through trusted products, specialist expertise and value-adding services, we support our customers in growing their businesses, serving their communities and delivering the projects that keep the UK building.
We support customers across every part of the building and construction industry through a family of trusted businesses serving projects of all sizes.
From well-known brands like Jewson, helping local builders and tradespeople deliver outstanding work in communities across Britain, to JP Corry in Northern Ireland and Normans in Jersey, our businesses are deeply connected to the customers and regions they serve. Specialist expertise is provided through brands including Jewson Partnership Solutions, Frazer, Minster, Major Build Solutions, and International Timber, helping professional customers access the products, knowledge and support they need to succeed.
Across Britain and Northern Ireland, hundreds of branches, hubs and distribution centres and specialist teams combine national scale with strong local relationships. Whether serving independent tradespeople, regional contractors or large construction projects, we are united by a commitment to doing business the right way, with decency, passion and pride.
Our integrated logistics network gives customers access to specialist materials and product solutions, expert advice and dependable supply, helping them build with confidence at every stage of their project.
Professional Tradespeople are served from hundreds of our dedicated branches and distribution centres across Britain, building and construction customers benefit from the specialist materials and expertise provided by our integrated network of dedicated local and regional teams.
Stark in the UK
The businesses that today form STARK Building Materials UK joined STARK Group in March 2023, with a history that dates back to 1814 when JP Corry first opened its doors for business in Northern Ireland.
Past, Present and Future
You can’t plan for the future without first understanding your past and as STARK Group, we are proud of our long history. It is a foundation on which to build success, linking present activities and future goals.
Dive deeper into the many stories of STARK Group and learn more about our journey.
Our Brands
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We are one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants and distributors of heavy building materials, helping construction professionals access the products, services and expertise they need to grow their businesses and deliver successful projects. Through hundreds of branches, hubs and distribution centres across the UK, we combine national scale with local knowledge. Our customers benefit from specialist products, trusted advice and responsive service delivered by dedicated local and regional teams who believe in doing business with decency, passion and pride. Our market-leading brands each play a distinct role in supporting customers across the construction sector. Jewson is a proud partner to tradespeople, builders and contractors, providing the products, expertise and services they need to succeed. Alongside its extensive building materials offer, Jewson Tool Hire gives customers convenient access to quality equipment, while Project Estimator helps make planning, pricing and delivering projects simpler and more efficient. We also serve regional markets through strong local brands, including Normans in Jersey and JP Corry in Northern Ireland, each offering tailored products, specialist expertise and long-standing customer relationships that reflect the needs of their local communities. Jewson Partnership Solutions is our business dedicated to helping social housing providers create better homes and stronger communities. Major Build Solutions is our business that provides essential major building solutions to the UK’s large housebuilders. Frazer is our leading provider of specialist civils, infrastructure and utilities products and solutions, whilst Minster is the trusted partner for specialist dry-lining projects. We also have a specialist timber product provider called International Timber. |