Howdens has opened the doors to 16 new depots since December, creating 85 new jobs.

The openings include depots in West Drayton, Wynyard, Esher, Cheetham Hill, Meir Park, Kirkham, Swindon East, Banchory, Bailieston, Boughton, Alcester, Brislington, Blackburn, Neath, Ballynahinch, Cinderford and West Maidstone. The company now operates more than 850 depots across the UK and Ireland.

The new depots carry over 100 kitchen and fitted bedroom collections, from best on budget shaker designs to premium modern slab styles, plus joinery, doors, flooring and more.

Austin Cooke, Managing Director Trade at Howdens, said; “It has been fantastic to open the doors to our new depots and to welcome so many trade customers from local areas .We are well set and ready to support them with their jobs all over the UK and Ireland with our full range being available from stock.

“I’d encourage customers existing, and new, to get along and meet their local Howdens’ team who are ready to provide their full support and expertise.”