Handy Distribution allow their customers to enjoy the benefits of massive bulk purchasing, with all the convenience of secure warehousing, having a complete range of the leading manufacturers of garden machinery easily and quickly available. Their customers remain truly independent and yet able to compete on both price and delivery.



G J Handy & Co Ltd was founded in 1938, it was set up by Geoffrey Handy. At first it was just an Ironmonger in The Old Town area of Swindon, they ventured into hardware, bottled gas and lawnmowers as the business prospered. Later the company began specialising in garden machinery, moving in 1973 to the site of its current retail business, on what was then the Kennedy’s garden centre site in Hyde Road, Swindon.

Derek took the business over in 1970, the independent trade was then and still remains today at the heart of the business, with Simon still very confident about the future of the independent retailer.

In 2008 a new company structure was introduced, which saw Derek Belcher become Chairman, With his son Simon Belcher running the company on a day to day basis as Managing Director, Steve Bartlett was appointed to the position of Operations & Purchasing Director. Since the restructure the Handy Distribution part of the business has continued to evolve.

2011 was a very busy year for all at Handy Distribution, it was their first year as The UK’s Gardena Watering Distributor, and they also launched the brand new Webb Range of hand, cylinder, rotary and ride-on mowers. Along with the continued expansion of The Handy, Handy Pro and Handy Parts ranges.

Handy Distribution now with exclusive distribution of 8 brands, over 20 of the key ‘Garden Machinery’ brands, offers an unbeatable package to every retailer. Handy Distribution have the ability to offer all our customers the benefits of bulk purchasing, with the convenience of secure warehousing, whilst also having a complete range of all the leading manufacturers top quality garden machinery, being both easily and quickly available via its twice weekly delivery service.

"We are the ideal partner for customers who want to remain truly independent, yet still remain competitive on both price and delivery whilst enjoying excellent margins," said a spokesman.

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