MEDIA RELEASE
7 August 2013
Masters Home Improvement opens in Mackay
Store brings 150 new jobs to local community
Masters, the newest player in Australia’s home improvement market, has today opened its tenth
Queensland store in Mackay.
The new Masters store will bring low prices and more choice to DIYers, home improvement enthusiasts
and tradies across the region.
Councillor Deirdre Comerford, Mayor of Mackay Regional Council, joined Masters representatives and
store staff for the official ‘board cutting’ ceremony to mark the opening of the store.
David Baulch, Mackay Store Manager, said the store opening has created 150 new jobs for local people.
“We are proud that the opening of Masters Home Improvement sees us welcome so many new people to
the company from the local area. Whether it’s a casual, part-time or full-time role, Masters is providing
opportunities for exciting and fulfilling jobs in retail.
“The team at Masters Mackay are on hand to help customers make every project a reality, from thought to
finish, no matter how big or small. Our service is one of our strengths - if a customer needs some advice
they can simply press one of the many customer service buttons within the store and a staff member will
be on hand to help within a minute.
“The 13,300 square metre store offers an unmatched range of over 35,000 products from tools, hardware
and garden to décor, kitchens and bathrooms, and all at Australia’s best prices. The Masters Best Price
Guarantee means if anyone in Mackay finds a better price on an identical item at a local retailer, even up
to 30 days after purchase, we’ll beat it by 10% or match it for appliances,” said David.
The new Masters store is light, bright, air-conditioned and a great destination for everyone, from families
to tradies. Masters Mackay is one of 32 stores across Australia, all of which include:
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A range of kitchens solutions, including high spec European designs and quality on-trend flat pack
DIY kitchens, all for unmatched prices
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Big brand whitegoods and appliances including Samsung, Westinghouse, Whirlpool and Dyson
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Huge choice of paint colours, finishes and effects, and 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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150 staff, seven service desks and 32 customer service call buttons for guidance in an instant
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Big brands in tools and hardware such as Bosch, Hitachi and Stahlwille
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More than 4,000 types of nuts, bolts, nails and screws
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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
Masters Mackay 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 also offers customers a huge range of DIY products for home delivery at the click of a mouse at
www.masters.com.au. And for those in a hurry, the click and collect service means enthusiastic DIYers
can pick up from Masters Mackay on the same day.
A joint venture between Woolworths and US chain Lowe’s, Masters brings Mackay residents the local
knowledge of an Australian retailer with the experience of one of the biggest names in American home
improvement.
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