April • 2010
Gael Force Group opens new store at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth.
Gael Force Group has taken over the chandlery operations at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth making a solid commitment to the commercial fishing industry in the South West of England.
The organisation is keen to expand its core commercial fishing business in the UK and has identified Plymouth as a key port that continues to grow and is an ideal location for a commercial chandler supplier in the South West.
To date Sutton Harbour’s existing chandlery has concentrated on the supply of trawl warps, combination ropes and hardware. The chandlery has been successfully run by Bill Crossman for over 13 years and he has now joined Gael Force in order to expand the company’s warp business in the UK. In addition, Stuart Cameron, Gael Force Group’s area sales manager for England and Wales, has relocated from Yorkshire to head the Plymouth operation. As a team they plan to expand the product range already offered incorporating Gael Force’s comprehensive range of products catering for all sectors of the industry.
David Guthrie, Managing Director of the Gael Force Group says;
‘Gael Force is delighted to have secured a location in the hub of the South West fisheries area so that we can offer an improved service to fishermen in this catchment area. The store will also be open to the local leisure marine market offering everything they need direct from trade.’
Since Gael Force Group took over chandlery operations last month there has been a continual stream of orders for warps and sweeps, reinforcing the need for the store in the area. In March, the store will relocate to a larger, 2800square feet unit on the Fish Quay allowing the new store to offer a large range of products from Gael Force’s 2010 catalogue. This will include safety-at-sea, electronics, and introducing a range of scallop dredge accessories, including tooth bars and bellies.
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