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07/01/2019

New Construction Services Group Launched In West Midlands

A new construction services group has been launched in the West Midlands.

Family-run business Drewitt Group, formed in 1877, has expanded its services.

Alex Drewitt will lead the new group Drewitt Construction, which is based in Worcester.

The company is working across the West Midlands, including Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire for private and public sector clients.

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Alex said: "I am incredibly proud to be launching Drewitt Construction in the West Midlands. It is a fantastic opportunity for us to branch out into new territory and I hope we get the opportunity to show what we can do in the region.

"I bring with me over a decade of experience and have learnt first-hand how to run a successful business. I hope to continue the success of The Drewitt Group, which has developed many long-term working relationships with clients, based upon a personal, professional and efficient service, and I appreciate all of the support that I have already had from the local business community."

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