With 49 stores nationwide, a leading power tools and equipment company has filled a gap on its map with a new store in Colchester.

Machine Mart has launched its operations in a former furniture store in North Station Road.

Manager Jason Latchwood said: "We had nothing between Ilford, Peterborough and Norwich and Colchester seemed the obvious place.

"We know from our database we already have a large number of customers from this area, so it will help to serve them as well as new ones."

The firm supplies a variety of products from welding and woodworking tools and equipment to compressors. Its customers range from skip companies and builders to DIY enthusiasts.

As well as selling through its stores, Machine Mart also has a mail-order business.

Published Friday February 11, 2005

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