James Latham Employee Directory

Wholesale Building MaterialsEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees

James Latham is a wholesale building materials distributor based in Hemel Hempstead, England. It offers a broad portfolio that includes panel products, hardwood, joinery-quality softwood, performance doors, solid surface, cladding and decking, and it maintains one of the UK’s most extensive ranges from a single source with a fourteen-depot network. The company represents globally recognized brands, many on exclusive or semi-exclusive terms, and has expanded into new product categories and territories through acquisitions, including James Latham Ireland.

It serves architects, designers and other specification-driven professionals in both commercial and residential sectors, supported by a digital-first approach and an award-winning digital showroom featuring over 1,400 products in hi-resolution 3D renderings. The business emphasizes environmental responsibility, sourcing only from suppliers operating within the laws of their own countries, and is a member of the Timber Trade Federation, being among the first signatories to its Responsible Purchasing Policy. In 2026 it announced a partnership with Bradfords Building Supplies Limited to broaden access to bespoke and less commonly stocked products across its branch network.

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