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SBS opens Nottingham branch

UK: Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Nottingham, the fourth new SBS branch to open in the last 12 months.

Their 27,000ft2 unit is situated within Blenheim Industrial Estate on Freeston Drive, just two miles from J26 of the M1.

The facility includes an additional 5,000ft2 mezzanine floor and enough racking for 240 pallets.

The new branch manager is Nathan Kinnear, who joined SBS in January from BSS.

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