A giant of the building trade continued its flying start to the year by opening a new branch on land which has lain empty for years.
The 8,700 square foot Huws Gray store and showroom in Whitchurch, next to the Wales/England border in Shropshire, is already proving popular with the public and trade customers.
The three-acre base at Waymills features loading bays, exclusive lines and a top-quality kitchen, flooring and bathroom display area.
Manager Gavin Martin says there was great demand for another Huws Gray outlet in the region, to complement nearby sites in Wrexham and Shrewsbury.
Employing eight staff, he says they have big plans for the future and will expand the business over time.
鈥淭he first few weeks here have been absolutely fantastic, the response from the general public and local builders and trades has been so positive,鈥 said Gavin.
鈥淭hey are really impressed with the offering and the layout, and the feedback is that Whitchurch has needed a store like this for a very long time.
鈥淭here is demand and this is a big catchment area, so we look forward to welcoming people in the months ahead.鈥
Now employing 1,800 staff at more than 100 sites across the 海角视频, the Llangefni-based builders鈥 merchants has had a successful 12 months, acquiring Ridgeons 鈥 which had 40 branches across East Anglia 鈥 and holding a GIANT trade event in Colwyn Bay which was attended by more than 1,500 people.
As Huws Gray continues to expand, create jobs and support the economy, Managing Director Terry Owen says the organisation will remain committed to the development of its workforce.
鈥淕avin is a fantastic example of how Huws Gray trains and develops its employees from the very beginning,鈥 he said.
鈥淭he staff are at the heart of everything we do, so promoting from within is very important to the company, providing opportunities for people to grow in tandem with the business.
鈥淲e congratulate Gavin on this new role and know he and the team will continue the Huws Gray tradition of top-class customer service and going above and beyond for our customers.
鈥淭he personal touch is what sets us apart from the rest, and that will always be our priority.鈥
