STARK Group Opens Purpose-Built Jewson Branch in Alnwick to Strengthen UK Network

STARK Group Opens Purpose-Built Jewson Branch in Alnwick to Strengthen UK Network

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has opened a new purpose-built Jewson branch in Alnwick, strengthening its presence in the North East of England and advancing the development of its UK branch network. The new site replaces Jewson’s previous Alnwick location and has been designed to better serve local builders and tradespeople by combining a broader product range, specialist expertise and modern facilities in one location. Group CEO Søren P. Olesen said the investment reflects STARK Group’s strategy of replacing older branches with larger, more efficient sites that improve customer access, logistics and long-term market positioning. The Alnwick investment is part of the Group’s wider efforts to strengthen commercial concepts and operational efficiency in the UK and Germany, drawing on experience from its Nordic markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERIKSBERG, 17-Aug-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — STARK Group has strengthened its presence in the North East of England with the opening of a new purpose-built Jewson branch in Alnwick.

The investment forms part of the Group’s continued development of its UK branch network, which includes consolidating smaller locations into larger, more efficient branches positioned closer to customers.

The new Alnwick branch replaces Jewson’s previous site in the town and has been designed around the needs of local builders and tradespeople.

The branch brings together a broad product range, specialist knowledge and modern facilities in one location, giving customers improved access to the materials and services required for their daily work.

STARK Group said the opening reflects the transformation it continues to drive across its UK business despite a challenging market environment.

The Group’s focus remains on strengthening its local presence and creating more efficient customer solutions.

Søren P. Olesen, Group CEO of STARK Group, said the company continues to invest across its markets in a modern and efficient branch network that strengthens its customer offering.

He said that in some locations this means replacing older branches with larger, purpose-built sites that allow the Group to offer a broader product range and more efficient logistics solutions.

Olesen added that Alnwick is a strong example of how STARK Group is investing close to customers while reinforcing its long-term market position.

The investment in Alnwick forms part of STARK Group’s wider work to strengthen its commercial concepts and improve operational efficiency.

In both the United Kingdom and Germany, the Group is also developing product ranges and distribution networks based on experience gained from the Nordic markets.

Through the new Jewson branch, STARK Group is further enhancing its UK network with a modern facility designed to support local construction professionals, improve access to materials and strengthen the efficiency of its branch operations.

About STARK Group

STARK Group is a leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, with a strategic focus on serving professional builders from its more than 1,050 branches. STARK Group has net sales of EUR 7.76 billion, serves a portfolio of 450,000 customers and collaborates with approx. 15,000 suppliers. Headquartered in Denmark, STARK Group employs more than 18,500 employees in Germany, Austria, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The Group holds leading national or regional position in all markets.

STARK Group holds SBTi-approved and validated net zero climate targets for 2050, aligned with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement. The company is a proud signatory of the UN Global Compact and ranks among the top 1% of companies worldwide, earning EcoVadis’ Platinum rating for sustainability performance.

Media Contact:

Kaspar Bach Habersaat
Group Chief Communications Officer
+45 4092 8881
kha@starkgroup.dk

SOURCE: STARK Group A/S