Materials Market | Competitive Intelligence Profile
Materials Market is an online marketplace for building materials offering low prices, fast deliveries, and great service to both...

Materials Market is an online marketplace for building materials offering low prices, fast deliveries, and great service to both Trade and DIY customers. Founded by Samuel and Andrew, the company aims to streamline the process of purchasing building materials by bringing together a network of suppliers to provide a wide range of products at competitive prices.
🛍️ Materials Market Product and Pricing Intelligence →
📅 Materials Market Event Participations →
⚖️ Materials Market Regulatory Intelligence →
👔 Materials Market Management and Leadership Team →
⚔️ Materials Market Alternatives and Competitors →
💼 Materials Market Hiring and Layoffs →
🤝 Materials Market Partnerships, Clients and Vendors →
📈 Materials Market Financial Performance, Fundraising, M&A →

🛍️ Materials Market Product and Pricing Intelligence
Leverage product insights to define key product development milestones, guide go-to-market planning, build a robust product-market fit matrix, and perform in-depth SWOT analyses.
Harness pricing intelligence to support strategic pricing decisions, conduct competitive pricing analysis, and craft effective differential pricing strategies.
- Materials Market now emphasizes moisture-resistant plasterboard as a high-performance solution for steam and humidity-prone areas, highlighting its role in preventing mould and surface degradation in bathrooms, kitchens, and utility spaces.
- Materials Market has updated its product offerings by replacing several Rockwool insulation slab options with new products, including pallet deals for bulk purchases, and adjusted bulk discount prices.
- Materials Market introduced a feature update allowing suppliers to choose how delivery charges appear on orders, either as a separate charge or included in product prices, based on supplier feedback.
📅 Materials Market Event Participations
Stay updated on where your competitors are showing up—industry conferences, webinars, podcasts, and speaking engagements—to gauge their messaging, target audiences, and strategic focus. Discover how they’re positioning themselves in the market, what narratives they’re pushing, and which partnerships they’re cultivating. Use this intelligence to refine your own positioning, identify missed opportunities, and stay top-of-mind in your industry.
- On May 16, the Materials Market team will participate in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for The Lighthouse Charity.
⚖️ Materials Market Regulatory Intelligence
Monitor critical regulatory events—such as issued or revoked licenses, lawsuits, investigations, and court rulings—to understand the compliance posture and legal exposure of your rivals. Spot early warning signs of operational risk, delays, or reputational damage, and use these insights to fine-tune your market strategy, mitigate your own risk, or capitalize on competitor setbacks.
- Materials Market has joined the Builders Merchants Federation Ltd, the UK's leading trade body for building materials suppliers and merchants.
👔 Materials Market Management and Leadership Team
Understand who’s steering your competitors by tracking changes in their management and leadership teams. Gain insights into strategic direction, leadership style, and organizational priorities based on executive backgrounds and hiring trends. Use this knowledge to anticipate competitive moves, tailor your sales or partnership approach, and benchmark against industry leaders.
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Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
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Co-Founder / CEO
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⚔️ Materials Market Alternatives and Competitors
Identify the competitors of your competitors to uncover indirect threats, emerging disruptors, and untapped opportunities. Understand the broader competitive ecosystem, spot white space in the market, and gain strategic context that helps you position more effectively. These insights sharpen your market intelligence and reveal angles others often overlook.
- Lords |
- Chandlers Building Supplies |
- Thornbridge |
- Forterra |
- RenoRun |
- Blokable

💼 Materials Market Hiring and Layoffs
Track key workforce changes—new hires, leadership shifts, and layoffs—to spot strategic organizational moves. Identify rising competitors, uncover shifts in company direction, and seize opportunities to attract top talent or engage new decision-makers. Use these insights to refine your recruitment strategy and build stronger business relationships.
- Materials Market's Head of Marketing David Ashbolt announced on June 24 that the company is hiring a Head of CRM to shape its strategy, with Samuel Hunt leading the recruitment.
- Materials Market is hiring a Head of CRM in the United Kingdom (Hybrid).
- Materials Market is hiring Rails developers to expand their team, as announced by Tech Lead Johnny Butler on May 9.
🤝 Materials Market Partnerships, Clients and Vendors
Monitor new partnerships, client wins, and vendor relationships to understand where your competitors are gaining traction. Spot emerging alliances, evaluate ecosystem shifts, and identify potential partners or prospects early. These insights help you refine your sales strategy, anticipate market movements, and stay one step ahead in a dynamic competitive landscape.
- Materials Market has partnered with Excel Group to expand their buyer connections across the UK.
📈 Materials Market Financial Performance, Fundraising, M&A
Track competitors’ financial performance, fundraising rounds, and M&A activity to assess their growth trajectory and strategic focus. Uncover signals of expansion, market entry, or consolidation, and benchmark your position accordingly. Use these insights to inform investor conversations, identify acquisition opportunities, and fine-tune your competitive strategy.
- Materials Market secured a £2m investment round with participation from Fuel Ventures and new investor Active Partners, and appointed James Mackenzie and Thomas Studd as non-executive directors.
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