Continuity,
commitment and consolidation – looking ahead to
2019
2018
has been one long roller-coaster for the UK economy
and business in general. As we approach the end of the
year there is continued uncertainty around Brexit and
our future trading relationship with our European
neighbours. Despite this, here at GfA we’ve had a record
year of sales, been fortunate to welcome several new
members of staff and consolidated relationships with our
key suppliers. All of this puts us in a strong position
to face 2019 with a good degree of
optimism.
Whilst
many readers may be tired of hearing news reports
speculating on how, or even if, Britain will leave the
EU, we can’t afford to ignore the potential impact of
Brexit. Here at GfA we have been in detailed discussions
with GfA in Germany and other strategic suppliers over
many months to ensure continuity of supply should the
worst happen and goods coming into the UK are held up at
the ports. We will be in contact in January with further
updates as we lead up to the March 2019
deadline.
Next
year is an exciting one for GfA. Our plans for 2019
include a move to a new, purpose-built factory which
will allow us to offer improved training facilities for
customers, a fantastic working environment for our staff
and the ability to accommodate a much larger stock
holding of completed motors and components. This move is
further evidence of the commitment to GfA UK from our
shareholders in Germany and provides a great deal of
security for the company and our
customers. |