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SBS opens in Glasgow

UK: Smith Brothers has opened its first branch in Scotland, taking its total number of locations up to 16 across the UK.

The SBS Glasgow trades from a 1500m2 unit at Clyde Gateway East, Glasgow’s newest business site located on the south side of London Road. The site is close to junction 2A on the M74 and is just a 10-minute drive away from Glasgow’s City centre. 

The trade counter is open Monday to Friday from 07:00 am to 17:00.

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