A major transformation and revitalisation of a Newport city centre shopping district has been supported by specialist independent trade fabricator Fentrade Limited.
The project saw the creation of a complete new shopping area within the Kingsway Centre with nine sets of shopfront doors and screens. The new shopping area will make more space available for small local traders to access start-up retail units and complement the recent addition of a traditional market and entertainment area in the Kingsway.
Established in 2018, Fentrade Limited manufactures and supplies aluminium frames for the trade delivered across Wales, the West Country, Midlands and the North. The manufacturer has recently relocated to larger premises and undertaken an investment programme of more than £500,000 in new plant, machinery and equipment.
Chris Reeks, Fentrade's Managing Director, said:
“Newport is one of the fastest-growing cities in Wales and it's been a pleasure to work with the Kingsway Centre to help them develop a shopping experience that will drive more visitors to the city centre. Working closely with their team we provided open, bright and welcoming entrances to appeal to traders and shoppers alike.
“Being involved in such a project in our home town is a great source of pride for our team and for us as a company, and it is also exciting for our products to form an integral part of a drive to increase footfall into the city centre when other high street shopping areas are struggling.”
