The company is opening a new store in Thurrock in the Spring to continue its expansion across the Eastern region.

The doors are now open at Kent Blaxill’s new decorating centre in the market town of Kettering.

Managing Director James Park said: “We’ve created three new jobs on a site that offers easy access for trade and retail customers.  It’s exciting to bring new paint brands to the area, , as well as trusted brands.”

Kent Blaxill is a long-established family firm in the East of England, with over 180 years’ trading in the building and decorating merchant sector.  

Park said: "Our ethos is based on quality products, fair pricing and customer service and we know this will be attractive to quality tradesmen, interior decorators and DIY enthusiasts across Kettering and the surrounding areas.  

"We’ve invested over £175,000 in this new store, creating three new jobs, and bringing a new decorating offering to Kettering. 

"We will be opening a new store in Thurrock in the Spring as we continue to expand across the Eastern region, so it’s a busy year across the region for Kent Blaxill.”