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premises and given the branch an upgrade – doubling in size aſter the adjoining unit was purchased. Branch Manager, Steve Priddle said: “We
Expansion and upgrade for Taunton Devondale branch I
ndependent wholesaler, Devondale Electrical has expanded its Taunton
have been based at Priory for over 20 years, and have known for some time that it would benefit Devondale to have more space. When the next-door unit became available it seemed an ideal opportunity, meaning we could stay in our established location.” Devondale knocked the two units into
Electrical wholesaler relocates to larger Wolverhampton site
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one to provide additional storage and new office space, giving more room for manufacturer displays and a greatly extended customer counter. A suspended ceiling was installed and the company used some of its best-selling products for the LED lighting.
The Taunton team (left to right): Rob Gee, Branch Manager; Steve Priddle, Assistant Manager and Lucas Hockaday.
Both the existing and additional premises also underwent extensive refurbishment
to reflect the rebranding that Devondale has introduced across its branch network over the past year, which includes new livery for delivery vehicles. Devondale Managing Director, Paul Wood said: “The expansion of our Taunton branch is the latest in a series of developments within the company, enabling us to provide an enhanced service to customers.” Devondale now has nine branches across the South West.
leading electrical wholesaler is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the opening of new, larger trade
premises in Wolverhampton. ERF Electrical Wholesalers Ltd is relocating from Willenhall Road
to unit 2, The Dunstall Hill Estate, after agreeing a 10-year lease with commercial property investment company LCP, which owns and manages the estate. The 4,933sq ft unit is double the size of its previous premises and will enable the family-run business to increase its stock holding, supporting the growth of the Wolverhampton branch. Simon Jones, ERF Electrical Project Director, said the new
premises forms part of the company’s expansion plans across the region. It has nine branches in the East and West Midlands and another in Andover, Hampshire. It hopes to open a further two branches this year and over the next five years aims to continue investing in opening new businesses. The new Wolverhampton branch is the first to open this year. It
currently employs five people and there may be new employment opportunities in the next few months. “The location and the layout of the unit allows ERF to offer an
unprecedented service to customers who want to visit the trade counter or who require a delivery service to their premises or direct to site,” said Simon.
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