A carpet firm has expanded by launching a second premises.

Supplier and fitter Solihull Carpets has opened a new 1,092 sq ft showroom in Alcester Road, Studley, adding to its home in Shirley.

The move comes after a two-year search for new premises after a plan to expand into Longbridge fell through.

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Director Wes Fenton said: "We're well established in Shirley and now steadily building up a customer base in Studley.

"We aim to be here for the long term."

The company has been in operation for ten years but Mr Fenton and business partner Richard Stocks have been in the industry for their entire working lives.

"We started out as sub-contract carpet fitters but, when we started our own business, we were determined to employ our own team of fitters rather than rely on subbies," he added.

"It helps ensure the quality of our work. We are finding the market really busy because we have built that strong reputation through word-of-mouth and with returning customers."

They worked with property agency John Truslove to secure the new site in Studley.

Apprentice surveyor James Haynes said: "I'm delighted we have found the right premises to meet the needs of Wes and Richard.

"It means we have secured an excellent tenant for our client and I wish them the best on their expansion."