Award-winning EPD Insulation Group is a proud, family-run, independent wholesaler for insulation; building materials; screeding; and drylining industries.
Established in 2011 – founded by Stephen Boon – the company started in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. With Stephen Boon (Chairman and Founder), Jessica Brown (Director), and Tony Brown (Managing Director) at the helm, the company has grown at a rapid rate; with approximately 150 employees and 60 delivery vehicles to date.
The founders – and including the newly appointed Board of Directors – encompass EPD’s three most core values throughout the organisation: trust, integrity, and service. EPD Insulation Group prides itself on: exceptional customer care; next-day deliveries; and noteworthy staff well-being practices.
EPD Insulation Group covers all points from Manchester in the North, Bristol in the West, Southampton in the South, to Great Yarmouth in the East. Supplying stock to a wide group of industries such as: builders merchants; drywall contractors; screed contractors; façade contractors; the roofing industry; and many more.
EPD Insulation Group services current customers from a large central distribution hub, based in Peterborough.
The high level of service offered is due to having highly skilled team members, and a large – and diverse – fleet of delivery vehicles with the latest state-of-the-art digital delivery system. This includes articulated vehicles with Moffett offload; curtain-sided rigid vehicles with Moffett offload; flatbed rigid vehicles with Moffett offload; and flatbed sprinter vans. In combination with this, EPD Insulation Group is FORS Gold accredited; which enables the company to supply to sites of all shapes and sizes – without restrictions – to ensure support to customers in every circumstance.
With its large stock holding in excess of £3.5million – and the large delivery radius – EPD are able to supply stock items from their warehouses on a next-day basis if required. Additionally, they have invested in a brand-new digital delivery system, which ensures you are able to track your order in real time via your phone or email.
Working with Industry Leaders
EPD work with some of the biggest and most established brands in the industry, including: Kingspan; Rockwool; Ecotherm; Mannok; URSA; Superglass; Recticel; Hadley Group; Jablite; and Libra Systems. As well as insulation, they supply other vital products such as: plywood; timber and fixings; as well as being one of the largest independent importers of Plasterboard to the UK. Making sure all of this runs like a well-oiled machine, they have a friendly and approachable sales team who offer a knowledgeable, efficient, and effective service.
With the support of their manufacturer trading partners, EPD Insulation Group can offer U-value calculations and other supporting technical documentation, to ensure you are using the correct materials.
EPD believes that its strong supplier relationships; large stock holding; diverse fleet of vehicles; central distribution hubs; and friendly knowledgeable sales team mean that it can offer some of the most competitive pricing and high-quality services in the marketplace.
If you would like to see if EPD Insulation Group can help you with your next project, please feel free to call 01733 202996 or email [email protected].
Meet The Team
Our team has a wide variety of experience, from ex-Drivers (with over 20 years on the road) to ex-Warehouse Managers. Our company ethos is to promote from within; our Logistics Manager was our very first driver. The ethos created helped EPD create a fleet of 50 skilled drivers.
Our team has an excellent rapport with suppliers, customers, and site contacts, with whom we liaise with on a regular basis. We take pride on being able to give personal service.
We also take onboard any ideas from every team member; from our delivery drivers out on the road to office departments to enable us to keep improving.
So, by choosing EPD, your delivery is in safe hands and will be on time.
The Family
Meet the heart of EPD Insulation Group—The Family. This dedicated team forms the core of our operations, bringing personal commitment and familial spirit to every aspect of our business. Their passion and teamwork ensure we deliver the best service and products to our clients.
Founder and Chairman
Steve Boon
Founder and Chairman
Steve Boon founded EPD Insulation in 2010, having identified a need for a better distribution service in the industry. In 2016 the company became EPD Insulation Group Ltd.
Managing Director
Tony Brown
Managing Director
Tony Brown joined EPD Insulation in 2011. As EPD Insulation Group Managing Director, Tony oversees the whole business alongside Steve Boon and Jessica Brown.
Director
Jessica Brown
Director
Jessica Brown started working alongside her father Steve Boon when EPD Insulation was founded. As the company’s Director, Jessica oversees the whole business alongside Steve Boon and Tony Brown.
The Board
Introducing The Board of EPD Insulation Group, our strategic leaders who guide us towards excellence. With extensive experience and visionary leadership, they set the course for our company's future, ensuring we stay at the forefront of the building materials industry.
Finance Director
Lloyd Frirth-Robinson
Finance Director
Bio coming soon
Commercial Director
Steve McMillan
Commercial Director
Bio coming soon
Sales Director
Ben Popple
Sales Director
Ben joined EPD ten years ago. From managing the yard to having been involved in procurement and logistics, Ben found his talents suited in Sales. With a natural ability to engage with people and extensive product knowledge, Ben was promoted to Sales Director in 2023. Managing four Regional Sales Managers and two Business Development Managers as well as Key House Accounts, Ben still manages to take on personal challenges for charity organisations.
Marketing Director
Ann Leeson
Marketing Director
With 30 years experience in the construction industry in Sales, Business Development and Marketing, Ann joined EPD in November 2023.
Here is a brief summary of major events for EPD Insulation Group.
EPD Insulation was born, founded by Steve Boon, based in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
2010
Tony Brown joins the company and grows rapidly with 14 employees.
2011
EPD Insulation expands and becomes EPD Insulation Group.
2016
EPD Insulation Group acquires Warehouse and offices in Newark Road Peterborough.
2016
EPD Insulation Group opens a depot at Braintree, Essex.
2017
EPD Insulation Group acquires storage facility at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
2018
EPD Insulation Group moved to 85,000sq ft premise at Finmere Park, Peterborough.
2019
EPD Insulation Group launched DIGITAL ELECTRONIC PROOF OF DELIVERY (EPOD system) to streamline the delivery process and achieve one of their sustainability goals.
2024
EPD Insulation Group opens a second depot.
Frome depot opened its doors on the 10th June expanding into the South West.
2024
EPD Insulation Group CSR Statement
EPD Insulation Group is a distribution company based on people and relationships. Our Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, is heart-felt and a genuine drive to be better. Giant corporations have whole departments looking after CSR but even as an SME, we try and support equality, diversity, and social and environmental causes wherever and whenever we can.
North West Anglia Hospitals Charity
The Salvation Army
Safe Roads For All
FSC
Sue Ryder
Alzheimer's Research UK
FORS
Peterborough Women's Aid
CHAS
Our Aims
Reducing Waste & Recycling Our Produce
We’re trying to reduce waste and recycle what waste we produce; Our recycling is outsourced but can be tracked through third party partners.
Reducing Emissions & Improving Safety
We have invested heavily in transport software which reduces emissions, increases driver safety, and reduces our carbon footprint.
Respect, Empathy, Progression
Our staff policies encourage respect, empathy and personal progress including remunerations on the higher end of national pay scales.
Working With Local & National Causes
We have a sense of responsibility and concern for the problems and injustices of society and help with many local and national causes such as the NHS, youth sport and vulnerable families.
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