IT started out as just one man making creels on the Isle of Lewis, but now Inverness-based marine chandlers and supplier Gael Force has launched a significant growth plan with the acquisition of Forres-based Varis Engineering.
IT started out as just one man making creels on the Isle of Lewis, but now Inverness-based marine chandlers and supplier Gael Force has launched a significant growth plan with the acquisition of Forres-based Varis Engineering.
PARTNERSHIP: Varis's retiring managing director Eddie Tomkinson with Gael Force founder Stewart Graham.
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David Ross Highland Correspondent
Varis focuses on the design, manufacture and installation of pontoons, marinas, access bridges and services, as well as new and refurbishment works in distilleries and waste-water treatment works.
Gael Force says it plans to grow Varis's 30-strong workforce, and that the deal will enhance its own drive to build sales from £15 million to £50m in the next five years, with further growth envisaged longer term.
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