Kendall Cross adopts Galliford name

North east contractor Kendall Cross has been re-named Galliford Try Partnerships North following its £9.3m takeover by the firm

Former Kendall chairman Neil Ramsey is managing director of the rebranded division which specialises in affordable housing.

He said: "Becoming part of Galliford Try was a superb opportunity to expand the company and has provided stability and sustainability to our staff. With the resources of a major construction and housebuilding hybrid company behind us, we can offer clients so much more, whether this be land, investments, joint ventures or whatever else is required to facilitate their scheme.

"By adopting the Galliford Try brand and utilising the Group’s resources we can not only continue in our areas of expertise with existing partners but we can also compete with national contractors for the larger regional contracts and national frameworks."

Stuart Gibbons, managing director of Galliford Try’s Building Division said: "The acquisition of Kendall Cross has provided a springboard on which we plan to grow our affordable housing and regeneration business in the north east of England, an area in which we see considerable potential.

"Putting the resources and expertise of Galliford Try behind the local client base and excellent reputation of Kendall Cross will enable us to grow a significant market presence across this region.”