ARNOLD Clark has strengthened his position as Scotland's largest car
seller by moving into Fife and adding two dealerships to his list of
outlets.
Volvo and Fiat garages, previously run by the defunct Norman Rollo
company, have been bought from the receiver and bring the Arnold Clark
Organisation's dealership strength up to 37, with 15 car franchises
represented on its books.
Mr Glen Gall, joint managing director of the Clark group, said that
the deal, worth around #1m, would secure the jobs of the existing 37
staff at the Fiat and Volvo outlets in Kirkcaldy with the likelihood of
more jobs to come.
The deal, which also includes a smaller Volvo unit in Dunfermline,
brings the total Arnold Clark payroll to 1700 in a company which turned
over #210m last year, generating a #4.2m profit despite the general
slump in sales.
Mr Clark annexed the Fife dealerships against opposition from other
organisations. He bid for both franchises, whereas other contenders are
believed to have wanted either Fiat or Volvo.
There has been widespread contraction within the car trade, but Mr
Clark has continued to expand his empire. He will open a new
Vauxhall/Toyota centre in Linwood, on the Phoenix business park, early
next year.
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