UK tool and equipment hire company Speedy has opened a new regional service centre in Swindon and is planning to create a number of jobs, the business has announced.
The group, which provides construction supplies and equipment to contractors across the country, is scaling up its operations in the town by relocating to a new base on Kembrey Place, off Kembrey Street.
At 8,500 sq ft, the new depot is double the size of its previous one on Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. Upcoming construction projects could get a potential leg-up from Speedy’s range of hoisting and lifting equipment, which it’s making available from its Swindon centre for the first time.
The group is expecting to recruit for new customer service roles from the local area as a result of its expansion of its services.
The local construction market is poised for activity as plans have been lodged for 8,000 new homes, two high-rise apartment developments, office accommodation and new highway improvements across Swindon.
Dylan Owen, regional director for the South West at Speedy, said: “Our investment in Swindon comes as a number of major schemes edge closer to breaking ground and local contractors are gearing up to develop the local housing, infrastructure and commercial space as the area builds for the future.
“The move represents our commitment to the town and to ensuring businesses can access the right tools, equipment and advice they need to deliver projects safely, on time and on budget.”
Founded in Wigan in 1977, Speedy now operates from more than 200 fixed sites across the UK and Ireland.
