IAN HARTE has paid a visit to the newly opened Travis Perkins branch in Leeds, just under a mile from Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road stadium.

The former Leeds, Reading, Bournemouth and Ireland left-back met with colleagues at the branch and participated in some Soccer AM style challenges with customers, including hitting a football into a cement mixer. He also posed for pictures in a HGV and took some orders for customers too.

“I have very fond memories of my time at Elland Road, so when Travis Perkins asked me to visit their newly opened branch I jumped at the chance to visit. I even practiced some freekicks into a cement mixer,” said Ian Harte.

“They have a cracking set-up and I’ve no doubt that the new branch will become an integral part of the local community, providing all the advice, as well as building materials and equipment builders and contractors could need.”

New Travis Perkins

The opening of the Leeds branch has created 21 new jobs for the local community.

The new store is two acres in size and boasts Travis Perkins Hire facilities that enable customers to hire all the tools, plant and specialist equipment they may need at any one time – all in one place.

As part of Travis Perkins’ commitment to minimise carbon emissions this site will include electric forklift trucks and charging points to minimise operating emissions. These innovations will help to deliver on its ambition of decarbonising and generate net-zero carbon by 2035.

The Leeds branch will also have over 25,000 products in stock or available to order including an extensive timber, bricks and blocks range and a large landscaping, drainage and lintels range. All products will be able to be purchased online, in app, in store or over the phone.

Flagship Branch Opening

Branch Manager, Kane Collins said about the new opening, “It was amazing to have a Leeds United legend like Ian Harte visit our new flagship branch, to meet our customers and the 21-strong team of brilliant colleagues. Leeds is a city that is incredibly proud of its sporting icons. As a national business with local values, it’s important that we embrace that culture and become closer to our customers.

“We’re really excited to be opening our doors to the people of Leeds. The branch will have everything they need, when and where they need it, and will deliver value, convenience and consistency in a more sustainable branch, with a fantastic delivery and collection service that saves our customers time and money.

“The branch is a huge investment for the local area and is purpose built with an extensive product range to support our customers, new and existing with choice, quality, and brilliant service day-in, day-out. We’re looking forward to welcoming and supporting all of our customers and to continue doing what matters for the trade.”

Travis Perkins Leeds is located at Elland Road industrial estate, Elland Way, Leeds, LS11 0EY.

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