WILDLIFE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER EXPANDS ACROSS USA

A Tetbury-based wildlife product manufacturer expanding across the USA expects to generate sales of £4 million over the next five years.

Since 2010 the company has received support from the Department for International Trade including funding to attend trade shows overseas.

As a result, exporting now accounts for 30 per cent of Wildlife World’s total sales after a growth of 87 per cent in the last year to the USA.

Chipping Norton sustainable fencing company expands to USA

Duralock, a leading manufacturer of sustainable PVCu fencing, is launching in North America through an exclusive licence agreement with international consultant Michele Fischer. The private family business specialises in equestrian rail and fencing systems and its products, made in Oxfordshire from 80 per cent recycled PVCu, are used on racecourses, training centres, polo grounds and equestrian facilities in 33 countries.

Michele, who will serve as managing director, specialises in horse racing operations and wagering systems. She said: “The launch of Duralock North America is an opportunity to modernize and enhance fencing performance with a special emphasis on safety and sustainability.”

Outside North America, Duralock’s fencing products are used in a range of different sporting arenas – including soccer, rugby and cricket stadiums – as well as other commercial applications including moveable crowd barriers.

The company has also recently established a fulfilment centre there.

Vanessa McDonald, Sales Manager for Wildlife World said: “With the COVID lockdown, I wasn’t able to travel to America and attend trade shows. This meant we had to invest in our online presence in the USA.

“We set up a new website and Department for International Trade funding enabled us to secure an online specialist in the US. We’re also getting support with our IP protection.

Wildlife World has also secured deals with retailers in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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