More tradespeople in Scotland will gain access to the UK's largest builders' merchant following the launch of a new Travis Perkins branch in Glasgow. The opening marks the company's fourth location within the country's largest city.

Situated on Helen Street, the new branch occupies a prime 2.6-acre site and includes a Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery showroom alongside a Travis Perkins Hire facility. The development has created 15 new jobs for the local community and was officially opened by former Scotland international footballer and Soccer Saturday broadcaster Alan McInally.

The branch will stock more than 25,000 products to provide Glasgow tradespeople with all the vital materials required for building projects. The extensive inventory includes large landscaping, drainage, and lintel ranges, as well as an expansive selection of timber, bricks, and blocks.

To mark the opening ahead of a major summer of sport, new customers were invited to participate in a trade triathlon, with tickets to the Commonwealth Games later this summer available as prizes.

Liam Mcintyre, Branch Manager at Travis Perkins Helen Street, said: "After months of planning and preparation, we are absolutely delighted to have opened the doors to our branch for the very first time.

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"We have a strong presence in the city already but we are pleased to add another branch to our network, enabling us to provide even better service to the tradespeople who rely on us daily for their building materials.

"There are 17 staff members in the new branch, 15 of whom are new to Travis Perkins and everyone has undertaken extensive training to enable them to provide the outstanding customer service the business is so well known for.

"As well as a new Travis Perkins, we also have a Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery showroom to service trade kitchen fitters and a Travis Perkins Hire, extending our tool hire operation which has the largest branch network across the UK with 273.

"It was great to have Scottish football star Alan McInally in the branch to cut the ribbon, and our customers really bought into the trade triathlon with the winners having the chance to secure tickets to the Commonwealth Games."

The new branch and its Benchmarx showroom will operate from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays.

To celebrate the launch, Travis Perkins donated £1,000 to Alzheimer Scotland, which is the company's chosen charity.

Liam added: "We were thrilled to be joined by Tom Pavey from Alzheimer Scotland on the day, and it is a pleasure to be able to make a donation to charity.

"It does tremendous work for those suffering with dementia and for us to make a small contribution to mark the occasion of us opening a new branch is a great feeling."

Travis Perkins is part of Travis Perkins plc and operates as the UK's largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry. Holding a network of more than 500 branches, the company supplies thousands of products and materials, including a tool hire service, to trade professionals and self-builders nationwide. The firm offers a comprehensive range of quality timber, building materials, kitchens, plumbing and heating, landscaping, painting and decorating essentials, and tools.

Further information is available on the company's website at www.travisperkins.co.uk.