Door Industry Journal - Summer 2019

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 6 THE door industry journal summer 2019 Industry News Bucking the trend and reacting to uncertainty with a significant investment in new premises The last two years has been a roller coaster for many businesses, with uncertainty over Brexit creating turmoil for business owners. Whilst not immune to the vagaries of the Brexit-effect, GfA UK has faced a slightly different set of challenges and has happily seen a much more positive result as they have built and now occupy brand-new UK premises. Whilst many UK companies are contracting or demonstrating nervous caution in the face of the current uncertainty GfA has been prepared to hold its nerve. “Like all businesses we face challenges – recruiting and keeping the right people, delivering top quality products and trying to future proof our business”, explains GfA UK Ltd Managing Director, Andrew Collett. “A few years ago, we recognised that our premises were a limiting factor, they were tired and unattractive and no longer fit for purpose. In 2017 a decision was taken to move from rented warehouse and office space and commission a bespoke facility, designed to GfA specifications and suited to the company’s plans for the future”. “All that hard work and planning has now come to fruition. This is a significant step forward for us here in the UK and demonstrates GfA’s commitment to the UK market”. Future proofing the GfA UK operation GfA UK Ltd has its roots in engineering excellence and continues to bring a range of high-quality industrial drives and controls to the market. Established in 1981, and previously trading as Guthrie Douglas, the business has operated from its current premises near Warwick since 2009. With the growth of the business and a desire to position for the future the