Jewson has announced its decision to close its Egremont branch, following 'ongoing costs' and the loss of the Branch Manager.
Leading builders' merchant Jewson, part of Stark Building Materials UK, has announced the 'difficult decision' to close its Egremont branch.
The business said it had been made with a 'heavy heart', adding: "We want to say a huge thank you to all of our loyal customers who have supported us over the years — your custom, conversations, and community spirit have meant everything to the team.
"Unfortunately, ongoing costs to keep the branch running, along with the loss of our Manager, have taken their toll and led to this difficult decision."
Jewson is, however, launching its brand-new purpose-built branch in Alnwick this May, where a larger team with expertise across all areas of the trade will be ready to welcome and help local builders and tradespeople source all the products they need for their projects, and all available under one roof.
Jewson’s previous Alnwick branch, off Wagonway Road, closes its doors for the final time on Saturday 2 May. The whole team will move across to the new site, with eight new jobs having also been created, including the appointment of a plumbing and heating specialist.
Customers will also be able to benefit from Project Estimator, an estimating service from Jewson that is available at the branch. It helps builders and tradespeople save time in the planning stages of their projects, to win more work and also save money on materials.
Malcolm Wootton, Branch Manager at Jewson Alnwick, said: “Our new branch has been months in the making and the whole team can’t wait to open the doors and welcome both new customers and familiar faces. Our huge product range and in-house expertise is unrivalled.
“We’re also planning a launch event for the summer, where we’re looking forward to welcoming customers, families and friends to come along to check out the branch for themselves. We’re looking forward to sharing more details soon.”
