SDE Group delivered a full fit-out of a new GSF Car Parts branch in Bridgwater, covering office fit-out, a two-tier racking system, air conditioning, a new fire alarm installation, and complete electrical systems including lighting, power, data, and emergency lighting.
GSF Car Parts is a fast-growing automotive parts retailer expanding its branch network to broaden its reach and better serve its growing customer base.
GSF required a fully operational, purpose-built branch that could handle significant stock volumes while providing a professional trade counter environment for customers and a functional workspace for staff. The fit-out needed to be delivered efficiently to meet GSF’s expansion timeline and get the new branch trading as quickly as possible.
SDE Group designed and delivered a complete, functional branch environment tailored to GSF’s operational needs. This included a trade counter with shop shelving to showcase GSF’s products and current deals, and an open-plan sales office featuring a window looking through to the rear of the counter, keeping staff connected to both the sales floor and warehouse operations.
High-quality staff welfare facilities were also installed, including a canteen and toilets, ensuring a comfortable working environment. To maximise GSF’s stockholding capacity and enable them to fulfil customer orders efficiently, SDE Group installed a multi-tier racking system to maximise warehouse capacity.
The project was completed within a six-week programme. Works were sequenced to ensure efficient delivery, beginning with high-level lighting and fire alarm installation, followed by the formation of partition walls, and first and second fix electrical works covering lighting, power, and data throughout the office. A new water feed and drainage installation served the canteen, welfare area, and toilets. The racking system was installed as the final phase, allowing the warehouse to be handed over ready for immediate stock loading.
The project was delivered on time and within budget. SDE Group achieved everything set out at the outset. GSF Bridgwater is now fully operational and trading strongly, with the infrastructure in place to hold the stock levels needed to support their customers effectively.