Starting next month, two western Victorian hardware store chains will partner up, which the companies say will increase the range of products available.<\/p>\n
Fagg\u2019s Mitre 10 in Geelong and G. Gay & Co Mitre 10 \u2013 the latter of which has Bacchus Marsh\u2019s Wilsons Mitre 10 under its umbrella \u2013 will officially merge on Tuesday 1 August, with the united company to be named \u2018Fagg\u2019s Group Pty Ltd\u2019.<\/p>\n
Among the benefits the merger will bring, the two say, are an expansion of product lines, improved in-store layouts and digital platforms, and the ability to access a wide range of products and services across a wide area, with a single trade account.<\/p>\n
Wilsons Mitre 10, which joined G. Gay & Co last year but has operated in the Marsh for over 75 years prior to that, will retain its name, honouring its long history of serving the area.<\/p>\n
Andrew Pitman, General Manager of the Fagg\u2019s Group, expressed enthusiasm for the merger.<\/p>\n
“We are excited to unite G. Gay & Co. and Fagg\u2019s companies that have long been synonymous with excellence in our industry. By merging, we can build on our strengths, better serve our customers, and remain at the forefront of the timber and hardware industry,\u201d Mr Pitman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur priority has always been to provide the highest quality products and exceptional customer service, and this merger strengthens our commitment to that mission.”<\/p>\n
The integration process has already begun, with a \u201cseamless transmission\u201d planned with all existing locations to continue operations.<\/p>\n
The combined store network will have eight stores, and employ around 400 local staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Starting next month, two western Victorian hardware store chains will partner up, which the companies say will increase the range of products available. Fagg\u2019s Mitre 10 in Geelong and G. Gay & Co Mitre 10 \u2013 the latter of which has Bacchus Marsh\u2019s Wilsons Mitre 10 under its umbrella \u2013 will officially merge on Tuesday […]<\/p>\n