BRISTOL: Civil engineering and building materials supplier, Burdens, has acquired ...

Northern Ireland company, Total Pipeline Specialists (TPS), an independent distributor of civil and mechanical engineering products and accessories for utility markets.

The Lisburn-based firm is recognised as being a specialist in integrated pipeline products – from providing technical and commercial information for their design and specification – through to their supply and timely delivery.

Alan Long, Burdens' regional director in Ireland, said: "This addition to our business will add to an already strong presence in both the water utility and construction sectors in Ireland and will advance our goal of being the first choice supplier to the borad-based civils construction sector throughout Ireland."

TPS' extensive experience, he stated, will mean Burdens can bring even more value to its customers, in terms of products and service. The Lisburn site joins Burdens' existing depots in Belfast, Cork and Dublin.