Pro Installer February 2015 - Issue 23 | Page 24

24 FEBRUARY 2015 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk GROWTH THROUGHOUT 2015 AND BEYOND Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers to tradepeople, discusses what the future holds in 2015 and beyond. First opening for business in 2003, Toolstation currently employs over 2,000 people nationwide and prides itself on is low trade prices and efficient service. John Meaden, Director of Marketing, Toolstation said: “We keep costs low so that customers enjoy reliable trade products at competitive prices. Industry-leading customers, warehousing and supply systems mean that while maintaining rapid growth, Toolstation continues to meet its promise to have great stock availability on 11,000 products for thousands of customers across the UK. “We have over 30 new branches planned for 2015, which is part of an on-going roll out program. “We are also planning further improvements to our website, www.toolstation.com, to support our busy customers, including developing our click and collect service. “Beyond 2015, we are planning even more branch openings, whilst safekeeping our low cost model and developing more services so that our customers will always benefit.” Toolstation is continuing its growth plans with the opening of two new branches in Greater London, creating seven new local job openings in each branch. Both branches offer a large range of stock products at low trade prices for tradespeople, including top brands such as Makita, Stanley, Milwaukee and Crown Paints, and essential products such as: cable, screws, sealants, plumbing fittings and tools. The branches also have single lengths of copper tube, waste pipes and extra-large tubs of paint, which are only available in store. Toolstation’s dedication to products and service has resulted in the company becoming one of the fastest growing trade and DIY suppliers. All branches are open seven days a week. Orders placed at home or on site by 6pm Monday to Saturday can be delivered to UK addresses next business day, with free delivery on orders over £10. John Meaden continues, “Our growth plans in 2015 are set to see the total amount of Toolstation branches in the UK climb to over 210 by the end of the year. The two branches opening in Sydenham and Isleworth give us an opportunity to further expand our presence in Greater London, enabling us to be nearer to our busy customers. We now have over 40 branches within the M25, with these new branches opening up 14 new local jobs.” ‘We now have over 40 branches within the M25’