South-west independent builders merchant RGB has announced the opening of two new branches during April.

The first, RGB Ilfracombe, was opened on April 2 following the purchase of Hele Building Supplies, while another branch will open on April 7 at Hatherleigh near Okehampton.

The expansion increases RGB’s branch network to 13, with seven new trading outlets opened in the last 10 years.

“We continue to grow our business in our Devon heartland and these two new branches further demonstrate our commitment to expand our business,” said managing director Giles Isaac.

“The new branches at Ilfracombe and Hatherleigh are in towns that have historically been serviced by RGB, and will allow us to provide a significantly improved service to our customers at the same time as bringing a tremendous efficiency to our business.”