Ridgeons has opened the doors of its flagship Saffron Walden branch.

The independent timber and builders’ merchant is known for its customer-focused approach and the new branch’s customer service area has been developed and designed to ensure that tradespeople receive an efficient service with fully trained staff to advise them of the right products for their projects.

A designated kitchen and bathroom showroom and a specific hire department are just some of the highlights of the new site, while PlumbStock, the Ridgeon Group’s tailored plumbing and heating trade counter is within the branch to provide plumbers with what they need when they need it.

The new branch is also launching a competition presenting all customers with the opportunity to win a Mercedes Vito 111cdi Long, 16oo Turbo diesel van. Exclusive to the Saffron Walden branch only, customers can enter by spending £100 or more in a single transaction and completing an entry card in-branch. Other prizes include an iPad Mini and a £100 Argos voucher. The competition runs until 31 March, 2017.

Darren Tobyn, branch manager at Ridgeons’ Saffron Walden, said: “We are delighted to have opened the new Saffron Walden branch and what a great turn out of customers we’ve had so far. I am excited for customers to see first-hand the new technology and systems we have in place here. This is a really promising start for the new branch and I would like to thank our loyal customers, while welcoming new ones who can expect us to cater to all their building needs.”