SCAFFOLDING FIRM TOWERS ABOVE COMPETITION WITH EXPANSION PLANS
Liverpool business secures loan from Barclays Corporate
Barclays Corporate announced today it has provided a commercial mortgage facility to scaffolding supply specialist George Roberts (North West) Limited for the purchase of land adjacent to their existing site to help support the continued growth of the business.
Based in Aintree near Liverpool, George Roberts (North West) Limited is a one of the largest independent suppliers of quality products and services for the hire and sale of scaffolding and access equipment to the construction, engineering, oil and leisure industries and government funded bodies.
Established in 1992, George Roberts (North West) Limited has invested heavily into the business over the last few years facilitating growth through expansion and business change. Now employing 48 people and with plans to expand the existing site, the business is truly bucking the trend, having remained profitable throughout the downturn.
“We have long prided ourselves on our ability to offer customers a top quality product and high level of service”, says Chairman, George Roberts. “We are a people driven company and believe success can only be achieved through interaction with our customers.The purchase of the land adjacent to our existing site will enable us to meet our growth aspirations whilst maintaining the highest level of service for our customers.
“Customer service is also paramount in our banking relationship, to ensure that our business can keep moving forward. We want a bank for the long-term that provides us with strong support and who understands our market. We are confident that Barclays Corporate can deliver for us now and in the future.”
The deal was arranged by Barclays Corporate in Lancashire led by Chris Wynne, Relationship Director.
Chris Wynne,Relationship Director, Barclays Corporate said:
"We are delighted to provide funding support to George Roberts (North West) Limited and assist them in delivering their growth aspirations. With exports to the likes of Africa, Australia and New Zealand now accounting for approximately 30 per cent of turnover, the ability to hold greater stock will undoubtedly support this rapidly expanding part of the business. This is a great business with great people and a great future and is another example of our continued strong appetite to provide funding to quality businesses in the region.”
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