R&B UK JT Ltd Announces Exciting New Partnership with Fortis Merchant Network

We’re delighted to share some fantastic news — R&B UK JT Ltd is now an approved supplier to the Fortis Merchant Network!

This new partnership marks an exciting step forward for both organisations, combining R&B’s 35+ years of manufacturing expertise with Fortis’s powerful national network of independent builders’ merchants.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

Both R&B and Fortis share a strong commitment to quality, reliability and long-term relationships.

Fortis Merchant Network is recognised as one of the UK’s leading independent buying groups, helping members compete nationally while retaining their local independence. With over 40 merchants and hundreds of branches across the UK, Fortis members benefit from collaborative strength and shared expertise.

At R&B, we’re proud to support that ethos — as a family-run British manufacturer, we believe in building genuine partnerships that last, and delivering solutions that help our customers grow.

What This Means for Fortis Members.

As part of this partnership, Fortis members will now have direct access to R&B’s full range of products, including:

* Ductile iron manhole covers and gully gratings
* Composite and steel access covers
* Bespoke fabricated solutions
* Add-A-Step modular ladder systems
* Drain Defender reusable gully filtration system

Each product is designed and manufactured to BS EN 124-2:2015 standards, complete with BSI Kitemark certification (KM 789143) — ensuring consistent quality, performance and safety.

Supporting Growth Across the UK

This partnership provides an opportunity to improve product availability and lead times, enhance technical support, and strengthen local supply chains for Fortis members nationwide.

With shared goals around sustainability, innovation and service excellence, both R&B and Fortis are perfectly aligned to support merchants and contractors with the right products, at the right time.

A Word from the R&B Team

We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with Fortis and support their fantastic network of independent merchants,” said the R&B team.
“This partnership brings together two organisations with shared values — quality, trust and teamwork — and we’re excited to see the opportunities it will create for everyone involved.”

Looking Ahead

The collaboration between R&B and Fortis will continue to develop throughout the coming years, with joint marketing initiatives, member support programmes, and opportunities for Fortis members to visit R&B’s new purpose-built Telford headquarters and stock facility.

Together, we look forward to building stronger relationships, delivering market-leading products, and supporting the success of independent merchants across the UK.

📍 Learn more about us: www.randb-uk.com
🔗 Learn more about Fortis: www.fortismerchants.co.uk