Southern Ropes UK is expanding into a new warehouse and operational facility in Gosport, consolidating operations into a single facility.
The new 41,000sqft site includes 21,000sqft of warehouse and operational space and will enable the company to move operations from its current two separate locations to the single facility.
The move, which is supported by a £1.5 million commercial mortgage from Barclays bank, is expected to improve efficiency, increase stockholding capacity and support the company’s long-term growth ambitions.
The investment comes as Southern Ropes UK aims to expand its customer base and increase demand for its products and services.
Additional capacity
“Bringing our two sites together under one roof is a real milestone for us,” said Michael Clark, sales and marketing at Southern Ropes UK.
“We’ve outgrown our current home and the new site gives us room to hold more stock, serve our customers faster and keep growing for years to come.
“It’s the right move at the right time and we’re grateful to Barclays for backing our ambition.”
And he said the larger premises will provide the additional capacity needed to support future growth while enabling the company to deliver an enhanced service to customers across the UK and internationally.
Southern Ropes UK manufactures and supplies commercial and professional rope products, carrying more than 2,000 product lines, serving customers across a broad range of sectors, including both commercial and leisure marine.
Consistent growth
Andrew Holden, relationship director at Barclays Business Bank, added: “Southern Ropes UK is a great example of a well-established business with a strong reputation across a number of important industries, who have taken the opportunity to strike whilst the iron is hot and invest for growth.
“The firm has demonstrated consistent growth and a clear vision for the future and we’re proud to able to support the team in unlocking the capacity and infrastructure needed to fuel its next stage of development.”
The move to the new warehouse is scheduled for August 2026.
