The Corporate team has advised SRS8 Limited, the parent company of leading fenestration hardware distributor Window Ware, on its acquisition of specialist ironmongery distributor B.J. Waller. This transaction marks a significant milestone for SRS8 and the Window Ware brand as it expands the current portfolio and strengthens the brand’s position within the UK fenestration supply sector.
The acquisition represents a pivotal moment for both businesses, forging a powerful new partnership within the UK fenestration supply market. The move reinforces SRS8’s commitment to expanding its service capability, ensuring greater stability, choice, and dedicated support for customers across the entire fenestration landscape—from UPVC and aluminium to the rapidly growing timber joinery market.
This deal provides BJ Waller with the infrastructure, scale, and strategic backing of a larger group, while maintaining the specialist expertise customers rely on. Crucially, BJ Waller’s commercial operations team will remain in place, guaranteeing consistency and in-depth knowledge for the joinery sector.
Sam Nuckey, shareholder of SRS8 and Managing Director of Window Ware, commented:
“This investment by SRS8 is a clear signal of our belief in the long-term strength of fenestration and the value that BJ Waller brings to the growing timber joinery sector. By joining forces, we can deliver greater stability, choice, and dedicated support for customers, while significantly enhancing our collective market position and raising standards across the industry.”
SRS8’s long-term vision is to unite established, high-quality businesses to create a resilient and forward-thinking alliance for the fenestration industry. The addition of BJ Waller aligns perfectly with this strategy, ensuring customers and brand partners benefit from increased scale, service excellence, and market-leading expertise.
On working with FSP, Sam Nuckey commented: “It is always a pleasure to work with FSP. We appreciate the professionalism and support from Amelia, Ross and the wider FSP team on this transaction”.
The team at FSP was led by Amelia Calder (Solicitor, Corporate) and Ross Brymer (Senior Associate, Corporate) with assistance from Amelia Johnson (Solicitor, Real Estate), Haris Qureshi (Solicitor, Commercial, IP and Technology) and David Clay (Legal Director, Employment).
