UK Hardware Distribution launch trade counter

UK Hardware Distribution launch the first in a series of local trade counters that the company is beginning to roll out across the UK.

UK Hardware Distribution has announced the launch of the first in a series of local trade counters that the company is beginning to roll out across the UK.

The new hardware supplies centre is located in Altham in East Lancashire and combines an 18,000 square foot warehouse with a sales counter that stocks a wide range of products for building trade professionals.

The facility was opened on 1st September and is now the base for ten sales and warehousing operatives, although the company is currently recruiting additional staff to bring the workforce up to its full complement of 30 by the end of 2006.

Establishing a centre for over-the-counter sales represents an important new development for UK Hardware Distribution, which has grown rapidly since its formation in 2004 through on-line sales and telephone based ordering.

Now employing more than forty staff, the company serves a wide range of customers including builders, plumbers, plasterers, electricians, joiners, shopfitters and large maintenance contractors.

"The launch of our first trade sales counter represents an important step forward for the company," said joint managing director, Jamie Govier.

"Until now, we have focused on selling from a central distribution centre and it has been an approach that has proved very popular with customers throughout Britain.

However, as we get bigger and the company's name becomes more widely known, we recognise that we need a greater presence on the ground.

That's why we are in the process of setting up new warehouses and sales counters in other parts of the country.

"UK Hardware Distribution began in Lancashire, so it made sense for us to launch our first sales counter here, too.

But over the next few months, we will be extending our coverage by establishing similar centres in the Midlands and southern England.

Ultimately, we hope to have local trade counters for building professionals right across the UK." UK Hardware Distribution specialises in the sale of light-side building products for all key construction and maintenance trades.

The company also sells to experienced DIY enthusiasts and has recently extended its range through a series of deals with major power tool manufacturers.

It offers 'next day' delivery throughout the UK on all stocked products and provides a free product-finding service for customers who are looking for a specific item that they may be struggling to find elsewhere.

More information is available from the company's website.

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