He succeeds Charles Taylor, who has been at the helm of the Thornton Road business, first established in 1960, since 2012 and continues to retain the remaining 75% share.
Mr Taylor is now increasingly concentrating on his role as sales director of fast-expanding wood-plastic composite decking firm Composite Prime.
A £10,000 rebranding of the Taylor’s Timber Centre business includes the provision of new signage, new staff uniforms, the launch of a new website, increased product ranges in both the showroom and yard, an enhanced drive-in trade collection facility –and a change of direction.
“Traditionally, we have been a drop-in centre for ‘white van man’ – small, independent builders and joiners, as well as the DIY market,” said Mr Pullen.
“Cash sales previously accounted for 80% of our turnover and while we will continue to cater for all these customers, we have turned the business round and now have 80% account customers, ranging from housebuilders and developers to shop fitters and joinery contractors."
