Duftons Plumbing & Heating Supplies has opened two new branches in the North East of England.

The two new branches are located in Durham and Stockton-on-Tees, creating new employment opportunities in the local area, and bringing the company’s total number of branches to 14.

To celebrate the opening of both branches, Duftons held two Trade Week Launch events. Over 190 people from the plumbing, heating and bathroom sectors attended those events, with 22 suppliers also present .  

The new Durham branch is one of Duftons largest facilities, with an area of 7,000ft2. It features a renewable energy centre and a dedicated bathroom showroom in addition to the trade counter. The Stockton-on-Tees branch is 4,500ft2 and features a dedicated bathroom showroom and a trade counter.

Gavin Nesbitt, Development Manager at Duftons, said: "We are delighted to open two new branches in the North East, with Durham and Stockton-on-Tees being ideal locations for our expansion.

"This marks an exciting milestone in our growth, and we are excited to introduce our renewable energy centre to the region, as the market moves towards more sustainable heating solutions.”

With branches already in Leeds, Beeston, Castleford, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Barnsley, Bingley, Bradford, Thirsk and Gildersome, the company sees the two new facilities as excellent additions to its growing portfolio.

Daniel Thackray, Sales Director at Duftons, added: “It really is an exciting time for Duftons Plumbing & Heating Supplies as we expand beyond Yorkshire into the North East. With Gavin leading this venture, our future looks promising as we continue to grow and innovate in the plumbing, heating and renewable sectors.”