MKM Building Supplies has officially opened its new branch in Telford, creating 18 jobs.
The store becomes the builders’ merchant’s first branch in Shropshire, staffed by a team of local people.
With building supplies, timber, plumbing, heating and more, the new branch aims to act as a “one stop shop” for both the general public as well as the trades. There are also state-of-the-art showrooms staffed by dedicated specialists, the firm said.
Hull-based MKM operate branches throughout England and Scotland. Last year, the company celebrated its 22nd anniversary along with a milestone 50th branch; MKM has since set the objective of breaching the 100 branch mark by 2022.
The new Telford branch, located on Ketley Business Park off Waterloo Road, is headed up by a duo of branch directors, Paul Tarr and Mark Evans.
Paul Tarr, branch director, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be opening our new branch in Telford. Despite now being 53 strong throughout the country, this is MKM’s first in the wider area.
“We’ve handpicked a fantastic, skilled team of local people - everyone’s raring to show the trades and public what MKM is all about. We can’t wait to start welcoming customers in-branch for a coffee and a chat about their next project.”