MEDIA RELEASE
5 June 2013
MASTERS HOME IMPROVEMENT OPENS IN WAGGA WAGGA
Fourth store to open in New South Wales
Masters, the newest player in Australia’s home improvement market, has today opened its
fourth New South Wales store in Wagga Wagga.
Masters brings local residents low prices and greater choice to DIYers, home improvement
enthusiasts and trades-people across the region.
Daryl Maguire MP, Member for Wagga Wagga and Councillor Andrew Negline, Deputy Mayor,
joined Masters representatives and store staff for the official “board cutting” ceremony to mark
the opening of the store.
The 13,200 square metre store will offer an unmatched range of over 35,000 products from
tools, hardware and lighting to décor, kitchens and bathrooms. Specialist staff members will be
on hand to help customers with every project from thought to finish, no matter how big or small.
Chris Flanigan, Wagga Wagga Store Manager said: “The Masters team is set to bring an
unrivalled range of products all at brilliant prices to residents of Wagga and the Riverina. We
have the expertise and enthusiasm to help make every kind of project a reality.”
The new Masters store is light, bright, air-conditioned and a great destination for everyone, from
families to tradies. Masters Wagga is one of 30 stores across Australia, all of which includes:
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High spec European designer kitchens and accessories made to measure, and quality ontrend flat pack DIY kitchens, all for un-matched prices
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Big brand appliances including Samsung, Westinghouse, Whirlpool and Dyson
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Huge choice of paint colours, finishes and effects in with cutting edge ‘pixel perfect’
matching technology
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Easy to follow ‘how to’ guides throughout the store to help you correctly manage your
project
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130 staff, seven service desks and 32 customer service call buttons
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Big brands in tools and hardware such as Bosch, Hitachi and Stahlwille
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More than 5,000 types of nuts and bolts
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Wide range of high quality, stylish and affordable outdoor furniture
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A huge range of sustainable products, from biodegradable paint brushes and recycled teak
garden furniture to worm fridges.
Every Masters store has an extensive drive-through trade area catering to the needs of busy
professionals and offering outstanding value, service and quality. Trade customers will find
familiar brands as well as exclusive products from the world’s best trade suppliers.
Masters, a joint venture between Woolworths and US home improvement chain Lowe’s, is on
track to open between 15 and 20 new stores a year.
For more information and a list of current stores, visit www.masters.com.au.
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Sam Pearson, Access PR – 02 9292 7005; 0415 271 911 sam@accesspr.com.au
Andrea Kerekes, Access PR – 02 9292 7002; 0418 427 412 andrea@accesspr.com.au