Qualceram Shires reaches agreement on Arklow purchase

Bathroom suites distributor Qualceram Shires has reached agreement on the purchase of the freehold interest relating to part of the group’s facility at South Quay, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Qualceram Shires already owns the freehold interest in the remainder of the Arklow site and has now agreed with the board of Arklow Harbour Commissioners the terms of the purchase of the remainder.

The company's existing 11-acre site in Arklow is zoned WDZ (Waterfront Development Zone) which provides for mixed-use development such as hotel, recreation and residential purposes.

"Qualceram Shires has for some time been investigating the commercial advantages of selling its existing site for development and relocating its entire business in Arklow to an alternative site in the locality with the objective of developing the new site into a modern manufacturing and international distribution centre for its global business," the company said today.

"The proposed purchase of the freehold interest from the Arklow Harbour Commissioners will enable Qualceram Shires to progress this aim."

Group boss John O’Loughlin said: "Arklow remains the best location for Qualceram Shires to operate its business. It is strategically located on the main N11 route and is equidistant from Rosslare and Dublin ports."