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INSPIRED BATHROOMS & KITCHENS EXPANDS WITH
NEW CONTRACTS BUSINESS
Having established an enviable reputation across the North
West of England for quality, durability, attention to detail and
customer care, Inspired Bathrooms & Kitchens has launched
a new business to serve property developers and builders both
locally and further afield.
With a strong presence in Heswall, Chester and Prenton, Inspired
continues to grow its thriving retail operation, and founder and
Managing Director, Mike Lloyd, believes this is a solid base on
which he can build and diversify.
Mike says: “Last year we opened a flagship showroom in the busy
Wirral town of Heswall, and it's performing as well as I could have
hoped. But if I’ve learnt one thing since launching the company in
2007 it’s that you can’t stand still, and developing a contracts side to
the business makes sense.
“At the same time, it would be unwise to compromise in any way what
we already do, so the new company, IBK Contracts, is a standalone
business with its own team and goals, but underpinned by the same
Inspired values that have always stood us in good stead.”
IBK Contracts is headed by 48 year old Mark Bruton. He has 20
years experience of the industry, 16 of them in contracts. Over the
next 18 months he intends to fashion the company into a serious
player both locally and nationally.
“Construction in some parts of the country has slowed,” he explains,
“but in Wirral and Liverpool there’s still plenty of activity. I believe
Inspired’s unique selling point is our ability to do everything, from
design right through to finishing touch, including any building work
or decoration that needs to be done. Our clients will have one point
of contact and, if we are engaged to install as well as supply, all work
will be done by Inspired tradespeople who’ll always be available. I
believe we can offer a first class service and deliver quality at the
right price.
“Inspired likes to work with the best, like German manufacturer,
Pronorm, whose kitchens really are the zenith of great design and
durability. Our bathroom suppliers include the excellent Laufen and
Hansgrohe.
“In time we will reach out to places like Manchester, and even to the
London market. We are genuinely expert at what we do, and even
though it will take a little time to raise our profile, get on tendering
lists and win the confidence of great clients, I’m sure we’ll succeed,
win friends, employ more people and boost the local economy into
the bargain.”
Mike Lloyd adds: “Like many things in business, starting a new
venture is a risk and, even though there’s a bit of uncertainty in the
air at the moment, when it comes to trying to grow I decided there’s
no time like the present. We’re really looking forward to working
with builders, developers and architects to make things happen.”
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