About us
About us
Our story
Huws Gray was founded in 1990 with a single branch in Gaerwen, Anglesey. Founder and now Chairman, Terry Owen, was joined by his business partner and mentor, John Llewellyn, whose initial financial backing helped bring the vision to life.
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Their guiding principle was straightforward: provide the best choice of quality building materials under one roof, supported by knowledgeable and helpful branch teams, delivering exceptional service while building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with customers.
In 1990, Dewi Morris joined the team, bringing a transformative vision to branch layouts to improve stock visibility and accessibility. This entrepreneurial spirit and ambition set the foundation for the business’s growth. Over the next 28 years, Huws Gray expanded through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, applying its proven formula across a growing network of branches.
A major milestone came in 2018 with the acquisition of Ridgeons, a builder’s merchant with 26 branches, extending the company’s reach to North Wales, the North West, and East Anglia, bringing the total number of branches to 60. To support this growth, the business partnered with private equity firm Inflexion, which remained in place until 2021.
In 2021, Huws Gray announced the acquisition of the GMGB businesses from the Grafton Group, including Buildbase and specialist distribution businesses such as C&L, PDM, Frontline, Smiths Britten, NDI, Lloyd Worrall, and the Timber Group, with a combined turnover of £837.3M (full year 2020). This acquisition was the largest in the industry to date. Following a six-month regulatory review by the Competition and Markets Authority, the acquisition was completed on 31st December 2021, creating a nationwide network of 248 branches.
Supporting Huws Gray’s next phase of ambitious growth, Blackstone became the company’s private equity partner in June 2021. Alongside this, Daksh Gupta joined the Huws Gray Group as CEO in 2024, bringing extensive expertise in strategic growth and operational excellence to help lead the business through this exciting new chapter.
In 2025, Huws Gray Group unveiled its new brand identity, reflecting our evolution into a unified, full-service provider across the building materials and construction lifecycle. This rebrand represents more than a fresh look – it embodies our commitment to serving customers at every stage, from planning and design through to supply, installation, and ongoing support.
By bringing together our diverse businesses under a single, cohesive brand, we are creating a stronger, more connected group. Each company retains its specialist expertise, while benefiting from shared resources, integrated operations, and a unified vision. This approach enables us to deliver a seamless experience for our customers, combining the depth of specialist knowledge with the breadth of a nationwide network.
Organisation
The Huws Gray Group is structured to deliver both scale and specialist expertise across the building materials and construction sectors. Our group brings together a network of complementary businesses, each with its own focus and strengths, under a single, unified leadership team.
This structure allows us to combine operational efficiency with local knowledge, ensuring that every branch, distribution business, and specialist service operates at its best while contributing to the wider goals of the Group.
Through clear governance, collaborative management, and shared values, the Huws Gray Group provides a seamless, consistent experience for customers while enabling innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability across all our businesses.
Purpose, Mission, Vision
At Huws Gray Group, our purpose is to make building better for our customers and future generations, starting today.
We support the success of our customers, partners, and communities by providing quality building materials and services across the entire building lifecycle.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional products, expertise, and service through a unified network of specialist and generalist businesses, empowering our customers to build with confidence. End-to-end project support where we provide the expert advice and products for every stage of the build.
Our vision is to be the leading partner of choice in the building industry, recognised for innovation, reliability, and excellence in service, while driving sustainable growth for the communities and customers we serve. We are committed to becoming an employer of choice, building a workplace where people thrive and are proud to contribute to our shared success.
Strategy
The Huws Gray Group’s strategy is focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and delivering value across the entire building lifecycle. By integrating our network of specialist and generalist businesses, we aim to provide a seamless, end-to-end service for customers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and expertise.
Our approach combines strategic acquisitions, organic expansion, and continuous innovation to strengthen our market presence, enhance customer experience, and drive long-term profitability. At the heart of our strategy is a commitment to our people, customers, and communities, ensuring that growth is responsible, collaborative, and aligned with the Group’s purpose and values.
Management team & values
The Huws Gray Group is led by a dynamic management team with deep industry expertise and a shared commitment to excellence, growth, and customer service. Combining strategic vision with operational experience, our leaders guide the Group’s diverse businesses, ensuring each branch and specialist division delivers exceptional value to customers. The team’s collaborative approach fosters innovation, drives performance, and aligns the organisation with its purpose, mission, and values, while maintaining a strong focus on long-term sustainability and growth across the full building lifecycle.
We are guided by values of putting people first, keeping things simple, striving to be the best we can be, and having fun. This approach guarantees that our choices and actions consistently demonstrate our dedication to excellence, sustainability, and lasting partnership.
