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THE Ennis based Mangan’s Whole- sale group marked 75 years in busi- ness with a business breakfast at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre on Monday when many of the company’s long standing customers, business friends and community rep- resentatives attended the event.
Mangans Wholesale is a major play- er in both the retail and foodservice sectors and pioneered the growth of symbol store development as far back as 1967 with the launch of the Mace brand. In the intervening years, the Clare company introduced the high- ly successful Xpress Stop and Vivo brands. More than 250 staff are em- ployed throughout the country with over 80 of them based in Ennis.
The Ennis Cash & Carry on the Kilrush Road, managed by ‘Tom Downes, is the hub for operations throughout Clare and the surround- ing counties with deliveries to a wide variety of independent retailers and the fast growing foodservice sector.
Managing Director, Terence Man- gan outlined the history of the busi- ness which was founded by his father and uncle in Kilmihil in 1932 and evolved from a local food distributor to a nationwide outfit that includes 8 cash and carries and delivers to all parts of the country. He highlighted
some indicative examples of the com- pany’s ongoing progress including the recent opening of a convenience store at a Luas station in the Dublin commuter belt and the acquisition of a foodservice distribution business in Galway.
Guest speaker at the event was Mick O’Dwyer who spoke about his approach to management, cur- rent trends in sports science and the similarities between managing a top class sports team and running a small business.
Chief Executive Peter Foley out- lined the special promotions that would be available to customers. Further events planned for the year include a charity cycle and a pro- motional offer for regular cash and CVU MONO) No ie
He acknowledged the long service of the extraordinary loyal and cus- tomer focused sales team including Charles Smyth, Malcolm Reeves and Michael Breen.
The event was rounded off by com- pany Chairman, Gabriel Mangan who noted the substantial changes in customer needs since 1932 and the key decisions that were made at the ruta alm Ob elem
He thanked the company’s custom- ers many of whom had seen their businesses develop over the same WE Seles