Timber and builders merchant Travis Perkins moves into Warrington distribution centre

Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest timber and builder’s merchant, has begun operations from its latest investment; an 11 acre Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Warrington.

Located in the Appleton area, the facility has access to the M56, M62 and M6 motorways, allowing it to serve the network of Travis Perkins branches within the North West.

The RDC, operated by 105 skilled staff all from the local area, gives customers access to the most comprehensive range of building materials in the industry.

Not only will the significantly increased space in Warrington equal a greater product range and improved availability, it also means that all 150 Travis Perkins branches in the region can offer a full tool and equipment hire service.

Andrew Harrison, chief operating officer of Travis Perkins, said: “We’re incredibly excited about what this means for our customers.

“As their local timber and builder’s merchant we can provide them the largest possible range of quality materials available at a time to suit them.”

As well as offering customers in the North West extended product and service choice, the site will support staff training and skillset development from a purpose built, state-of-the-art Branch Service Centre.