Industrial gases company BOC is preparing to open its first drive-through Gas and Gear store next week.

The store on East Lane, in north Wembley, will also be the world's largest Gas and Gear outlet when it opens on February 4.

Bosses say the drive-through will be 'invaluable' to customers wanting products ranging from industrial, medical and speciality gases to welding products and consumables.

The company's Wembley depot employs 26 people and supplies industrial, hospitality and medical gases to customers across North West London, including Northwick Park Hospital, in Harrow, and the London Ambulance service.

Key suppliers are expected to attend the opening.