6 June 2013
MEDIA RELEASE
PlaceMakers new Hornby store open its doors
Christchurch builders, who have been counting down the days for the opening of PlaceMakers’ new, purpose-designed and
built Hornby store, don’t have to wait any longer, with the store opening its doors yesterday, 5 June.
All eyes have been on the Glassworks Industry Park in Hornby in the city’s South West since it was announced last August
that PlaceMakers was to open a brand new 2,745 square-metre store.
PlaceMakers CEO John Beveridge says the Hornby store opening marks an exciting time of growth for the country’s leading
supplier to the trade as the Christchurch rebuild gets off the ground.
“The new store is an extension of PlaceMakers’ existing Christchurch network and means we can offer our customers an
increased range of quality materials and products at four convenient locations across the city.
“The opening of our Hornby store will also create employment opportunities for Cantabrians. We’ve been overwhelmed with
the interest we’ve received particularly for yard sales and administration positions.”
Mr Beveridge says PlaceMakers fully supports the Christchurch rebuild and wants to see it executed in a timely fashion.
“We’ve been here for over 25 years and we’re here for the long haul. We are part of the fabric of Canterbury and our
commitment is to be at the heart of the rebuild.
“That commitment has driven our decision to expand and ensure we have stores where our clients – those who are
rebuilding Christchurch – need us to be.”
PlaceMakers Hornby, which features an extensive trade store, drive-through warehouse and timber yard, will work
alongside existing PlaceMakers Christchurch stores in Antigua St, Cranford St and Riccarton.
“We’ve got the city covered. We can supply quality product and materials to builders when and where they need it.
PlaceMakers Antigua St, Branch Operator, Steve Brown will operate both Antigua St and the Hornby store.
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