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Old 16-11-2011, 04:58 PM
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After eight years as managing director of UK tackle giant Hardy & Greys, Richard Sanderson has left his post at the company.
Staff were told of Richard’s departure at 09.30 GMT, Wednesday 16th November.
TTW also understands that between 25 and 35 other members of staff are expected to lose their jobs within the next few months as part of wholesale changes at the company.
Richard joined Alnwick-based Hardy back in 2003 from DIY tool manufacturing brand Black & Decker, where he was also managing director.
During his tenure Hardy has grown significantly, introducing successful brands such as Chub in the carp market, while also strengthening its historic names like Hardy.
However, times have become increasingly tough for the company in recent years, with the most up-to-date financial figures showing a revenue loss in excess of £500,000.
TTW believes that the proposed job losses will be made at the company’s headquarters in Alnwick, England, and that its USA and German operations, as well as its sales team, will not be affected.
The main point of contact for the trade will now be sales and marketing manager Ken Brewster. It is understood that Ken will run the company with three other Hardy & Greys directors with the part-time assistance of present board member and previous managing director Richard Maudslay.

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Old 16-11-2011, 05:12 PM
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Thanks.
Interesting, a sign of the times?
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Cant say im unhappy , Tackle companys have been ripping the urine for many years . Welcome to the real world .
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Old 16-11-2011, 08:23 PM
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Cant say im unhappy , Tackle companys have been ripping the urine for many years . Welcome to the real world .

Too true, especially them.

I read today of someone who had an XD that broke several times.

Despite one their famous "Lifetime" Guarantees, they wanted £75 for him to upgarade! Apparently they didnt have any more despite, as someone on here found, they were just selling some off this week

£40 per section for a rod that likely cost half that for them to have built?

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Well there you go. For all your Hardy loyalists who bought because it's British..... Shafted.
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£600 for some fly rods...............
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£600 for some fly rods...............
Worth every penny

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Old 17-11-2011, 10:23 AM
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Hardy have been pushing the fly-fishing boat out in a really positive way for several years and have been a real force for good in the game-fishing market and in angling generally. I've had great personal contacts with them and am sorry to hear jobs are now at risk. But I have no doubt Hardy will carry on into the future fitter – even if leaner. Success and Hardy go together.
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Old 17-11-2011, 10:55 AM
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Not surprised. They're the premium brand where the relationship between price and quality has broken down the most. Can sum up their whole approach as 'nostalgic delusion'.
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