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Independent HVAC merchant Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Sheffield and revealed plans for further depots in Cambridge and High Wycombe, taking the company to 17 branches across the UK.
SBS Sheffield is located on Tinsley Park Close, just off junction 34 on the M1 and is managed by Lee Burgin, who has over 22 years of knowledge and experience within the HVAC industry having previously worked for BSS. He has held the titles of Account Manager, Branch Manager, Key Account Director and most recently, Northeast Regional Sales Manager.
He said, “My plans for SBS Sheffield is to make the branch the first choice for customers in Sheffield and the surrounding areas.”
Opening in November, the High Wycombe branch is located within Wye Business Park on Thomas Road in the village of Wooburn Green, just off the A4094 near junction 3 on the M40.
Branch Manager Michael House has over 27 years of knowledge within the industry. He started his career at Ashworth Frazer in High Wycombe, before moving to BSS where he started in the warehouse team and progressed to Branch Manager.
Expected to open officially in the New Year, SBS Cambridge’s unit on Buckingham Way Business Park is near the main A14 road. Sandeep Uppal, former Key Account Manager at BSS will be taking the reins as branch manager . She said, “I am really excited about the team I have coming, they’re a hard-working and experienced bunch that will go above and beyond for customers. We have a good core range of stock to support the branch when it opens which I think is important. Having the right stock and the right people will allow us to provide a great service to local customers.”
