Builders Trade Depot originated from the acquisition of 34 Federated Timber stores that were rebranded in 2005. 8 smaller stores have since been closed and Builders Trade Depot now trades from 30 outlets catering predominantly for medium to large sized contractors and tradesmen engaged in building, maintenance and renovation projects. The chain supplies contractors across a broad spectrum of the building industry, with a main focus being on those contractors doing individual homes to mass and residential housing, alterations-additions-renovations of any magnitude, hospitals and clinics, schools and maintenance for Industry and Government. This is Supported by significant credit facilities (for approved contractors); flexible pricing on significant purchases; custom manufacturing (joinery & trusses); cost estimating; product advice and on site delivery.