STARK Group continues to develop its UK network with purpose-built branch
17.8.2026 08:00:00 CEST | STARK Group | Press release
STARK Group has strengthened its presence in the North East of England with the opening of a new purpose-built Jewson branch in Alnwick. The investment is part of the Group’s ongoing development of its UK branch network, consolidating smaller locations into larger and more efficient branches closer to customers.
The new branch replaces Jewson's previous location in Alnwick and has been developed around the needs of local builders and tradespeople. It brings together a broad product range, specialist expertise and modern facilities in one location, giving customers better access to the materials and services they need in their day-to-day work..
The opening reflects the transformation STARK Group continues to drive across its UK business despite a challenging market. The focus is on strengthening the local presence and creating more efficient solutions for customers.
Søren P. Olesen, Group CEO of STARK Group, says:
"Across our markets, we continuously invest in strengthening our customer offering through a modern and efficient branch network. In some locations, this means replacing older branches with larger, purpose-built branches that allow us to offer a broader product range and more efficient logistics solutions. Alnwick is a good example of how we are investing close to our customers while strengthening our long-term market position."
The investment in Alnwick is part of STARK Group’s broader work to strengthen its commercial concepts and improve operational efficiency. In the UK and Germany, the Group is also developing product ranges and distribution networks based on experience from the Nordic markets.
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Kaspar Bach HabersaatGroup Chief Communications Officer
Tel:+45 4092 8881kaspar.bach.habersaat@starkgroup.dkImages
About STARK Group
STARK Group is a leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, with a strategic focus on serving professional builders from its more than 1,050 branches. STARK Group has net sales of EUR 7.76 billion, serves a portfolio of 450,000 customers and collaborates with approx. 15,000 suppliers. Headquartered in Denmark, STARK Group employs more than 18,500 employees in Germany, Austria, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The Group holds leading national or regional position in all markets.
STARK Group holds SBTi-approved and validated net zero climate targets for 2050, aligned with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement. The company is a proud signatory of the UN Global Compact and ranks among the top 1% of companies worldwide, earning EcoVadis’ Platinum rating for sustainability performance.
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