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Staff at local merchant become the face of national company

19 August 2010

With a gleaming new trade counter and large bathroom showroom, PTS Barrow located on Forge Close was the obvious choice when PTS’ head office launched a search to find a top branch to represent its 300 plus network.

The branch, which opened back in April, offers customers the chance to see products in a large showroom as well as stocking a comprehensive range of spares in addition to traditional heating and plumbing supplies. The photography taken at the Barrow branch will be seen in PTS' upcoming brochures, trade magazines and promotions featured in branches across the country.

Dave Jessamine, Branch Manager, began working for the leading merchant back in 1991 and has over 20 years experience in the industry. He said: "I started my career working behind the trade counter in PTS Carlisle and after gaining a wealth of experience, I was asked to come back and manage the branch in 2008. Since arriving in Barrow, my family has moved to the area and found the local people to be very welcoming. The friendly customers and our new branch meant that we were the perfect choice for PTS' photo campaign."

The branch will be running competitions for its customers throughout the year including monthly prize draws throughout August and September with a chance for customers to win a bathroom suite when spending £200. Staff will also take part in challenges for Cystic Fibrosis Trust, PTS' named charity for 2010 throughout the year.

PTS Barrow is soon to have a PTS' Green Energy Room which will provide customers with specialist advice and a comprehensive range of green energy products. This will help the installers of Barrow to develop their service offering knowledge of the growing renewables sector.

PTS Barrow is located at Unit 3, Forge Close, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2UF.