A record-breaking showroom is opening in Yorkshire this week. Spanning 27,000ft2 and featuring full-size show houses, the Express Bi-folding Doors showroom ‘The Home Space’ is said to be the largest-of-its-kind in Europe. To mark the occasion, a grand opening weekend will be held from 16th – 17th September, with exclusive discounts and appearances by some famous faces.
Two years in the making, the £3.5m manufacturing facility and showroom investment is the latest phase in growth for Express Bi-folding Doors. Championing the importance of ‘seeing products in the flesh’, Express set about planning the new premises in 2014 to facilitate ‘fully-informed’ decisions, and as such, will showcase everything from simple windows and bi-folding doors to full-sized homes ‘akin to those seen on Grand Designs’. An industry first, Express hopes the showroom will encourage visitors from far afield and will secure repeat custom.
Steve Bromberg of Express explained the company’s drive for the new premises: “The glazing market is growing at such a rapid rate which means regular new customisable options. We wanted to create a destination for everybody, from homeowners and developers to architects and specifiers, to discover products in a familiar and realistic setting, with advice on hand whenever it’s needed regardless of project size. The whole team has worked exceptionally hard to get the showroom finished and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We can’t wait to officially open its doors.”
With investment just under £3.5million for the new site, £2million of which was spent developing the showroom, the project, near White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds, has brought more than 100 jobs to the area. As well as displaying Express’ extensive range of aluminium glazing products, it doubles as a kitchen and interiors showroom featuring products from the newly formed sister company Express in the Home, as well as specially selected local, national and international partner brands.
Officially opening to the public on 17 September with an exclusive discount, a VIP preview on the 16th will welcome well-known TV personalities and special guests, including global industry representatives from Schueco, Saint Gobain and Thonet whose products are displayed within the showroom. Appliance brands such as Sub-Zero & Wolf, Miele & AEG will also be doing live cooking demonstrations in the kitchen sets, using the latest in kitchen appliance technology.
To enquire about opening weekend or more information, visit www.expressbifolds.co.uk or call 0800 121 4809.
