The 8,700 square foot Huws Gray store and showroom in Whitchurch is already proving popular with the public and trade customers. The three-acre base at Waymills was built from the ground up and features loading bays, exclusive lines and a top-quality kitchen, flooring and bathroom display area. Manager Gavin Martin …
Read More »Howarth Timber takes root in Chester
Leading builders’ merchant Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has expanded its nationwide network with the recent launch of its new branch in Chester, bringing the total to 32. The branch, located at Broughton Works on Chester Road, has previously been trading as Springfields Timber, but is now formally trading as …
Read More »Leica opens new office in Morocco
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the opening of its new office in Casablanca to bring quality solutions and enhance the efficiency of services in Morocco, and strengthen its position on the African continent. The opening of a subsidiary in Morocco is part of Leica Geosystems’ global growth …
Read More »More than 1400 visitors attend EGGER Hexham open days
Over 1400 people attended two open days at EGGER Hexham, Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer. The leading wood-based materials manufacturer opened its doors over the weekend for the local community to find out more about its operations. The free family-friendly open days, held on September 15th and 16th, were organised with …
Read More »Mayor opens doors for Covers
Covers celebrated the opening of its new Chichester Doors and Windows Design Showroom, where t he Mayor, Councillor Martyn Bell, officially unveiled the new showroom at a special launch event. Following the official opening, visitors enjoyed a free hog roast and various discounts courtesy of the timber and builders’ merchant …
Read More »Selco Expansion Continues With Chelmsford Branch
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its rapid expansion by opening its 66th UK branch in Chelmsford – the business’ eighth new store this year. The new location further strengthens Selco’s presence in Essex, where it already has two other branches in Basildon and West Thurrock. It has already been a …
Read More »Ibstock opens new Ibstock Factory
Ibstock Brick, the UK’s largest brick manufacturer, yesterday (28 June 2018) welcomed the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government The Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, to formally open its new factory in Ibstock, Leicestershire. The leading brickmaker currently produces more than 850 million bricks a year at …
Read More »Brighton’s Chandlers Celebrity Opening
Brighton’s Chandlers Building Supplies has rallied the support of well-known faces and neighbours to help celebrate its open morning on July 4 and raise funds for a local homeless charity. The event, to mark the opening of its newly extended site on Basin Road North, is supported by its neighbour, …
Read More »First Minister Opens New Large Campus
The new £52m Largs Campus was formally opened by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week. It was a day to remember for pupils and staff in what was a fitting celebration of North Ayrshire’s newest and largest school. Described as the ‘perfect place for young people to learn and …
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