Growth for Northamptonshire-based Howdens as it celebrates 16 new depot openings with 85 new jobs created
Northamptonshire-based kitchen supplier Howdens has opened the doors to 16 new depots since December, creating 85 new jobs.
The company now operates more than 850 depots across the UK and Ireland, with 10 depots across Northamptonshire including the Expo Showroom in Raunds.
The recent openings include depots in West Drayton, Wynyard, Esher, Cheetham Hill, Meir Park, Kirkham, Swindon East, Banchory, Bailieston, Boughton, Alcester, Brislington, Blackburn, Neath, Ballynahinch, Cinderford and West Maidstone.
Austin Cooke, managing director trade at Howdens, said: “It has been fantastic to open the doors to our new depots and to welcome so many trade customers from local areas.
"We are well set and ready to support them with their jobs all over the UK and Ireland with our full range being available from stock.
“I’d encourage customers existing, and new, to get along and meet their local Howdens’ team who are ready to provide their full support and expertise.”
The new openings carry stock in depot including more than 100 kitchen and fitted bedroom collections, from best on budget shaker designs to premium modern slab styles, plus joinery, doors, flooring and more, all available to take away from local stock for best availability and convenience, saving tradespeople time on their jobs.
Howdens make their rigid cabinets in its own factories and are easy to fit and built to last, backed by a 25-year cabinet guarantee.
Local tradespeople can take advantage of services such as the company’s free home measure and design service, template and fit solid surface worktops and classic timber kitchens.