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'Doing our bit': Jewson cuts ribbon on first net zero branch

James Murray

01 March 2022 • 2 min read

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Jewson's new net zero branch in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire / Credit: Jewson

Builders' merchants hails benchmark for future branches, as it hails redevelopment of Wishaw outlet to include latest clean technologies

Leading builders' merchant Jewson has today celebrated the opening of its first net zero carbon site following the redevelopment of its outlet in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. The company, which is a subsidiary...

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