Huws Gray has announced a significant investment in its Inverness branch, further strengthening its presence across the North of Scotland.
The investment in the dual-branded PDM and Huws Gray site, sees the firm offer the largest, entirely covered, drive-through timber and sheet materials facility in the region. It also saves the jobs of six former National Timber Group (NTG) employees following the closure of the Rebrand branch in Inverness.
While the covered drive-through facility in Inverness is a significant USP for the site given the region’s challenging weather conditions, the investment also sees the branch offer the widest product range across all merchanting, timber and civils needs. The site will additionally offer a full landscaping range.
A new 350m2 kitchen and bathroom showroom, comprised of 20 distinct displays, will open in May, with a trade open day planned to celebrate the full branch relaunch.
Commenting on the investment, Eddie Hernon, Managing Director at PDM Huws Gray, said: “Strengthening our timber offering remains a key strategic priority for Huws Gray in Scotland, and this latest investment in Inverness represents an important step in that journey.
“By creating the largest drive-through timber facility in Inverness, we’re ensuring customers have access to a high-quality purchasing environment where timber is stored indoors and protected from the elements.”
The branch continues to be led by Manager Kate Telfer, supported by Business Development Manager Kenny Mitchell, who recently joined from Rebrand Timber, part of the former NTG group.
Telfer commented: “This is an exciting time for the whole PDM Huws Gray team in Inverness. Not only are we well placed to provide customers with the best timber, merchanting and civils experience in the area, but we’re also now further strengthened with the addition of our experienced colleagues from the former NTG team.
“Offering this radically upgraded one-stop facility and market-leading self-selection area, really sets us apart as THE leading builders’ merchant in the region and we’re all looking forward to welcoming our customers – both existing and new – to our upgraded site.”
Hernon concluded: “With further improvements planned, including the opening of a brand-new kitchen and bathroom showroom later this spring, we’re looking forward to officially relaunching the branch and showcasing the enhanced offering to our customers at our upcoming trade open day.”
