Branch number 39 for MKM group

The independent company, which was founded in Hull in 1995 and now has more than 700 employees, has set up a branch in Macclesfield, creating 14 new jobs.

David Kilburn, executive chairman of MKM, a £142m turnover business, said: “The opening of MKM Macclesfield is an exciting new development as we expand our network into the North West.

“We’ve been planning the Macclesfield branch for several years so it is fantastic to now be up and running and serving the local community. We have opened two new branches in the UK over the past year as part of our expansion programme and continue to look for opportunities.”

MKM will open 10 new branches in England and Scotland in 18 months, generating up to 200 jobs. Over the past year, the company has undertaken a £1m refurbishment of its headquarters in Hull.