Beers Timber & Building Supplies has open two new branches in the north west.

The family-owned, fourth-generation business, founded in Liverpool in 1916, already operates seven timber and builders merchants branches, a timber mill, five plumbing and heating branches, as well as a workwear and embroidery branch, under the MBS banner.

The company is opening its first specialist paint & decorating branch - 'Decor at Beers' - located in Heswall, Wirral, which will feature a full range of paints, wallpapers, decorating items and accessories. Louise Leatherbarrow has been named Branch Manager.

At the same time Beers is expanding its specialist plumbing and heating network by opening a new MBS Plumbing & Heating branch in Warrington, to be headed by Kevin Shaw.

Beers, which is a member of the Fortis Buying Group, employs over 120 staff, and there will be up to six new positions available at the new branches.

Paul Conboy, Director of Beers Timber & Building Supplies, said: "We are excited to launch these two new Branches which will enhance our offering to our Customers.  We will have a range of promotions and Trade days in the coming weeks and months."