MKM expands presence in Wales with new unit at Central Park, Bridgend
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Independent builders’ merchant MKM Supplies has moved into a brand new 20,000sqft unit at Central Park, Bridgend, developed by Robert Hitchins Ltd.
The company’s 132nd branch creates 18 new jobs and aims to bring a fresh approach to the area with exceptional service, an extensive product range and a strong commitment to supporting the local community.
It joins several other MKM branches in Wales, including Cardiff, Llandudno, Ruthin and a further branch in Bangor due to open later this month.
Branch director Jonathan Thomas said: “We’re bringing something new to Bridgend - a one-stop shop for builders, tradespeople and the public, all delivered with a warm Welsh welcome. Shwmae, Bridgend! Our goal is to set the benchmark for customer service and community involvement.”
John Jones, Senior Asset and Development Manager at Robert Hitchins, welcomed MKM to Central Park on the Bridgend Industrial Estate, which is close to J35 of the M4.
“Our commitment to delivering employment-generating development in Bridgend and South Wales continues and we are proud to be investing further with commercial premises which are best-in-class,” he said.
Robert Hitchins has developed Central Park over several phases since it acquired the former Kimball Electronics plant in 2006. A scheme of 16 trade counter units amounting to 51,000sqft was developed in 2008, followed by a 13,500sqft trade counter scheme in 2012, a 40,000sqft state-of-the-art facility for PCI Pharma Services in 2017, and an 82,000sqft industrial warehouse for parcel giant Evri in 2024.
It brings Robert Hitchins’ investment in Central Park to more than £25 million.
Mr Jones estimated that there are currently more than 500 jobs associated with Central Park and said its continued development is providing a much-needed boost for the region and the wider economy.
“We are proud to be investing for the long term in Bridgend by self-funding the development of high-quality buildings which has become increasingly rare in the commercial property market due to rising build costs and other factors.”
The builders of the MKM unit were EG Carter & Co.
