New name for social enterprise co-op employing 75 people in Offaly
FRS, the social enterprise co-operative which has a strong presence in Offaly, has announced that it has rebranded as FRS Co-Op.
The group, which employs some 75 people in Offaly, includes several nationally renowned businesses, working across employment, fencing, government and training.
Significant numbers of the local team in Offaly work with FRS Farm Services, while Turas Nua also maintains offices in Birr, Edenderry and Tullamore.
Other FRS businesses also active in Offaly include FRS Recruitment, FRS Training, FRS Fencing, FRS Contract Services, Herdwatch, the leading farm management app and WrkWrk, the temporary employment service.
On a national basis, FRS Co-Op employs 2,000 people across the group and has a turnover of circa €100 million.
Originally founded in 1980 as National Co-op Farm Relief Services (NCFRS), it has since grown its operations in Offaly and around the country, being active all across Ireland.
Speaking about the rebrand, Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op said, "We want all customers, clients, colleagues, friends and stakeholders in Offaly to know about our new name and what it represents.
"Since it was formed in 1980, co-operation with our colleagues and neighbours has been central to everything we do in FRS.
"We've always had deep roots in our local communities, in Offaly and anywhere else that we are active.
"We know that we grow better together, a belief that is ingrained in everything we do. That is why we wanted the co-op aspect of our business to be more prominent in our new branding.
"As we look to the future of the business, those ideals will continue to be our key strength."
He added, "We also will continue to provide all the services we have up to now. FRS Farm Services will continue to help more than 2,000 farms around the country, including many in Offaly, every day.
"FRS Fencing, Ireland’s leading fencing provider delivered 2.5 million metres of fencing for their customers last year and will continue to support farms, homes and businesses across the county and around the country.
"Turas Nua will continue working to help the unemployed in Offaly to find jobs. And we will continue to build the expertise and support offered through FRS Training, FRS Recruitment, FRS Contract Services, WrkWrk, Herdwatch and more."