BDC Trade Centres specialises in meeting the requirements of electrical, plumbing and building contractors.

Served by a 30 strong nationwide network of Centres, the contractor has access to over 7,500 product lines from more than 100 leading manufacturers all from a single source.

Deliveries are made between 24-48 hours free of charge (minimum delivery £75) or the customer can Call & Collect himself within one hour. Trade Centres are fitted out in a modern, stylish manner with product on open display so the contractor can see and feel if necessary that the product is right for his requirements.

BDC Trade Centres also offers a unique BDC Express service in certain areas (currently Woolwich, Hove, Reading, Southampton and Hemel Hempstead). BDC Express displays product on a self-service principle; approximately 1500 electrical products that any contractor would need to tackle most day-to-day jobs are on display.

The products are arranged in a logical order leading from one section to the other. So, from entering the showroom the contractor will find cable, back boxes, self-fix, switches, sockets – and alternatives such as brass and chrome fittings - consumer units, fuses, accessories and conduit and then lighting, heating, showers, and security products. There are also white goods such as washing machines, fridges and freezers on display as well as consumer electronics such as audio-video equipment, LCD and plasma televisions and a host of small appliances such as kettles, irons, toasters etc.

If the contractor chooses to have product delivered then BDC’s own transport fleet means guaranteed delivery and therefore peace of mind. A Regional Management network controls an integrated field sales and telesales operation to ensure a swift, efficient and effective service. A National Sales Enquiry line provides a professional, co-ordinated response.

With more than £20 million worth of stock held at any one time, customers can be confident of finding what they want, when they want it. In addition to the specialist contractor items held in BDC Express outlets, main BDC Trade Centres also offer major domestic and small appliances, security products and CCTV systems, decorative and commercial lighting, heating and ventilation products, water and space heating.

BDC Trade Centre’s customers, once registered, are sent a free quarterly product catalogue – Discounter. This 330+ page publication contains colour photographs and descriptions including prices of the entire BDC stockholding. Each month the contractor also receives from BDC Trade Centres “The Guide”, a 16 page brochure full of unmissable contracting offers.