Howdens has announced the opening of its seventh Irish trade outlet and its first outside of Dublin.

Speaking about the launch, Mark Campbell, Country Manager at Howdens, epxlained: “We have ambition to open over 50 depots across Ireland, and this first depot outside of Dublin is an important part of our expansion within Ireland.

“There is an exceptional amount of interest and excitement from the trade, with builders and fitters already having set up accounts ready to trade as soon as we open our doors.

“What makes our business model so successful is the powerful combination of locally empowered depot management, and a dedicated supply chain that can deliver our Irish customers an always in-stock offer.”

The new depot will be supported by the UK infrastructure and digital platform.