By Beverly Rademacher
The new branch, MKM’s 135th, is opening in Neachells Lane on Monday (July 7) and aims to be a one-stop shop for builders, plumbers and people taking on home improvement projects.
Stocked with everything from bricks, timber and plumbing essentials to landscaping and kitchen products, the store will offer expert advice, strong stock levels, free next-day delivery and no-nonsense service to tradespeople and DIY fans.
Branch directors David Wint, Dave Horton and Dan Mansell, all Wolverhampton born and bred, together bring more than 100 years of industry experience.
Dan said: “We’ve worked in this trade a long time – helping customers, loading wagons, sorting stock – and we know what works. MKM gives us the freedom to bring that proper, personal service back. We’re about no faff – just decent stock, knowledgeable people, and quick turnarounds.
“This city’s full of grafters – builders, plumbers, people doing up their homes. We’re here to make their lives easier. Whether it’s sorting materials, setting up trade accounts or just putting the kettle on, we’ll always go that bit further.”
Dave Horton added: “We’re not tied down by corporate restrictions – we make all our decisions locally, so we can respond quickly and keep things flexible. That’s what sets MKM apart.”
MKM Wolverhampton will offer a comprehensive range of building materials, with specialisations in plumbing and heating, kitchens and bathrooms and landscaping. It will also feature MKM’s first Ocean Air Renewables area – a dedicated space to support customers with sustainable heating and energy solutions.
The store will also feature the business’ first-ever ‘fast lane’ drive-thru warehouse. With two vehicle entrances, the fast lane is designed to speed up service, reduce waiting times and cut out unnecessary manual handling. MKM team members will load vehicles directly, improving safety on site, cutting congestion and delivering a quick, professional and smooth experience.
For trade customers, it will offer dedicated account management, discounts on bulk orders, priority delivery slots and plenty of good brews – plus free sausage baps or sausage rolls every Wednesday and Friday for spending customers.
David Wint said: “We’ve built this branch with Wolverhampton in mind from day one. Local faces, the knowledge to help you get the job done, and the stock you need. No messing about. We’re here to make life easier for every customer who comes in.”
“Plenty of merchants talk about branches of the future and evolution like it’s something novel, but we’re always evolving, always improving. Every new branch is another chance to be better. That’s just how we do things at MKM.”
He said the branch will be supporting Ward 9 at Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its chosen charity, a cause close to the team, and will kick things off with a £500 donation – with further local sponsorships and community partnerships to follow.