MKM adds four for February

Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies is continuing its growth plans across the UK with the opening of four new branches in February, taking its total to 134.

The new branches are: MKM Plymouth, which opened yesterday (February 3rd), MKM Bridgend, opening February 10th, MKM Bangor – opening on February 17th, and MKM Cheltenham, on February 24th. Each new branch is designed to serve its local area with a comprehensive product offering, featuring state-of-the-art kitchen and bathroom showrooms, landscaping displays, and a commitment to stocking leading national brands, and will provide free, local next-day delivery and same-day delivery where possible.

MKM Plymouth, the first new builders’ merchant in the city for over two decades, is led by Branch Directors Mike Kerslake and Simon Channings, both lifelong Plymouth residents. The branch has already pledged support for Plymouth Argyle Community Trust as its charity partner, alongside grassroots teams including Parkway FC and Tamar Saracens. With a 16,000-square-foot drive-thru timber facility, MKM Plymouth offers unparalleled convenience for trade customers, alongside top brands such as Kingspan, Velux, Symphony Kitchens, and DeWalt.

Channings says: “Plymouth has been ready for a fresh approach to builders’ merchants, and we’re delivering just that. Whether you’re a trade professional or tackling a DIY project, we’re here to support you.”

MKM Bridgend is led by Branch Directors Shaun Cox and Jonathan Thomas, who together have over 80 years of experience in the trade. The branch has already pledged partnerships with Prostate Cymru, Sandville, and The OddBalls Foundation. Cox says: “We’re not just here to sell materials; we’re here to build relationships, support local initiatives, and set the benchmark for customer service in Bridgend.”

MKM Bangor is opening in Parc Bryn Cegin, on a site that has remained vacant for over 20 years. Branch Director Paul Painter  has over 25 years of experience in the building and housing industries , and says: “We are more than just a builder’s merchant – we’re part of Bangor’s story.”

MKM Cheltenham is the first MKM branch to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, and will feature Solar PV panels, air-source heat pump and MVHR system, electric vehicle chargers, and 100% LED lighting. Creating 17 new jobs, the branch is led by Branch Directors Dave McCombie and Jamie Cole, both with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. The team has already pledged support for local food banks, Men’s Shed, and Saracens U18s football club. Cole said: “We want to bring back the feel-good factor to the building trade, offering a level of service that national merchants have lost touch with.”