John Corry (b. 1771), along with William Montgomery, established a small timber business on the bank of the River Lagan in Belfast.
Established in 1814, JP Corry is one of Northern Ireland’s leading building suppliers, with a strong network of 17 branches across Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
1838
John’s sons, Robert and John, opened up in their father’s premises as building contractors.
1839
The Big Wind hits Belfast and business booms with all the repair work.
1840
The area now known as University Street, Botanic Avenue and Mount Charles was built by the Corry brothers.
LATE 1850S
James P. Corry & Co. had more than a dozen sailing ships which expanded to the Star Line fleet in 1880.
1950S
With the Company’s continued expansion, new premises were being sought continually in Belfast. Additional space was taken in Talbot Street, Henry Street, Ship Street, Garmoyle Street, Frederick Street, and, in 1965, in the Springfield Road area.
1973
The Company extended itself again and opened a branch on a two-acre site in Ballymena.
LATE 1970S
More branches are added to James P. Corry & Co. network including Bangor and Lisburn
1988
James P.Corr & Co changed its name to JP Corry NI Ltd. and the logo to the current oak tree.
2000S
All branches in Ireland were rebranded as JP Corry