From a single shop to a Cwmbran institution
Bex Vapes opened its doors in May 2014 — founded by Mark Bexley, Phil and Ray with a simple goal: give the people of Cwmbran somewhere local to get quality vaping products and proper, no-nonsense advice. In an industry often dominated by online-only retailers, they wanted a real shop where customers could come in, ask questions, and walk out with exactly what they needed.
Phil moved on after a short time, and Mark and Ray carried on together — building Bex Vapes into a fixture of the Pontnewydd community and celebrating a 10th anniversary in 2024 with customers who'd been coming through the door since day one.
In December 2024, the shop entered a new chapter as the business passed from Mark and Ray to Glen — with Kim and Meg, an integral part of Bex, right at the heart of the team. Together they share the same values the shop was built on: stocked to the rafters, honest with customers, and always willing to spend five minutes helping someone find the right flavour or nicotine strength. Ray still stays close to the shop today. The name, the address, and the spirit stay the same. We're just getting started.
