Serial entrepreneur and chairman of football club The New Saints FC (TNS), Mike Harris, has taken a minority ownership stake in Powys-based Monty’s Brewery. On the back of his investment the Montgomery-based brewer, which produces a range of ales, stouts, and gluten-free beers, aims to increase its commercial reach 海角视频-wide.
The acquisition is the first brewing acquisition made by Mr Harris’s investment vehicle Ubuntu Holdings, with further sector deals also planned. It follows his recent acquisition of Welshpool-based distillery, Henstone Distillery. The value of Mr Harris’s investment into Monty’s Brewery, for a 51% controlling interest, has not been disclosed.
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Mr Harris said: "This is a really exciting day for both myself and the team at Ubuntu Holdings. Monty’s Brewery has an excellent range of products on offer, frequently enjoyed by those across Powys and beyond.
“As one of the region’s most popular breweries, I’m excited to help Monty’s Brewery increase production and distribution on a national scale.”
Russ Honeyman, commercial director of Monty’s Brewery, said:“This is a fantastic opportunity for us here at Monty’s Brewery. Mike has always had strong visions for the local area and community, as highlighted through his incredible work with The New Saints FC.
“We are looking forward to sharing our multi-award winning beers with a wider audience and creating new products to add to our award winning range.
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Moreover, Welsh Premier League side TNS has announced Specialist Network Operations(SNO) as its new official technology partner.
As part of the tie-up, Oswestry-based SNO will be providing a full IT, network and device management service at TNS’ Park Hall football ground, offices, and hospitality areas.”
Mr Harris said: “SNO is an industry leader in the field and we’re delighted to announce this partnership with a company, who like TNS, prides itself on being at the top of its game. The partnership brings exceptional benefits to our staff, players, coaches, and supporters, with faultless connectivity achieved at Park Hall.
“With so many high-profile matches being played at Park Hall, including all rounds of our European campaign, it is essential we provide the very best internet connectivity, particularly with every home match now being live streamed around the world.”
Tony Brook, chief executive of SNO, said:“We are excited to be partnering with The New Saints, as an Oswestry-based business it’s a privilege to work with our local team.
"The club has enjoyed incredible success on and off the pitch for a number of years and we’re committed to working with them to ensure Park Hall has the highest quality IT services to support the club both on matchday and their hard-working team behind the scenes.
"We look forward to working with the club and helping them accomplish their goals.”