A SPECIALIST architectural ironmongery business has opened a showroom in York.

Classic Hardware, part of Grafton Merchanting GB, decided to locate the 400 sq m showroom on Osbaldwick Link Road as part of an ambitious expansion plan to open five more branches across the UK.

The new showroom, which employs eight people, has more than 500 product lines installed as working models. The business said it is the largest showroom of its kind in the UK and has an adjoining suite built as a conference and meeting centre for up to 36 delegates.

Peter Robinson, manager, said: “We are very excited to be launching our first showroom in York and know it will attract customers from far afield.”