Alverbanks

Are you keeping the Alverbanks name?  I think there is a lot of goodwill in that name.

Best of luck.

Stu,

I wish you all the luck with your new venture mate.  If i can put any work your way i will! 

 

Good luck fella.

Taken from N12 Forum: -

Alverbank Sails has been run successfully by Kevan Bloor since the early 1970’s and so it is with great sadness that we have to advise you that the Directors and Shareholders have decided that the Company is to cease trading with immediate effect.
The reasons for this are as follows:
1.    The current recession has meant that orders have virtually dried up since mid-summer despite major marketing initiatives, de-stocking (including the use of eBay), and excellent results at Open Meetings and Championships.

2.    The Company’s reserves and momentum were seriously depleted by Kevan’s stroke last year.

3.    The current and future levels of overheads can no longer be financed.

4.    Kevan will be 65 shortly and, to enable him to fully recover from his health problems, he has decided that he should retire and take a well-earned rest.
We thank you for custom and support over the years and trust that you would all wish Kevan a long and healthy retirement; thanks also go to Janet, and latterly Debi Gibson, for their involvement and support.
Stuart Hopson is planning to start his own sail making business in the near future and Kevan has agreed to advise him on a part time basis; his Partner Debi (who is a fully trained sail maker) will also be there to support him in his new venture. Stuart can be contacted on 07855 946527.

Paul Turner, for the Board & Members

sad news indeed.........

I can't believe that..........