Omlet Staff james Posted September 23, 2011 Omlet Staff Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi, We are pleased to announce that Forsham Cottage Arks has been acquired by Omlet. Forsham Cottage Arks was founded in 1979 by Rob and Cindy Pellett. Over the past 32 years, they have built an outstanding reputation for the manufacture of traditional animal housing including chicken houses, dovecotes, duck rafts, and much more. Forsham Cottage Arks will now be run as a separate division of Omlet, with Rob Pellett continuing to oversee the design and production of the Forsham range. We believe the two companies compliment each other really well as both produce well designed and long lasting animal housing. We have a shared goal of bringing great design, enjoyment and fantastic customer service to people who want to keep chickens and other pets. We are very excited about the future and look forward to hearing your comments. If you have any questions, please email me at james@omlet.co.uk. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congratulations Omlet Diversification is the key to long term success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congratulations to all involved. Nice to see the family still at the helm at Forsham Arks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yep, indeed, sounds like a perfect fit. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Ooh, how exciting! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That sounds like great news. Congratulations. I am so pleased to hear that Forsham have a future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Its official! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congratulations, how exciting Got the whole market now Will they be sold as Omlet products or still forsham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Still sold as Forsham, Sam. Omlet will own the company overall but I don't think a lot will change with the Forsham range and how its run etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Ah thanks Lewis Good luck Omlet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great news as was so sad to hear that they were having difficult times. just wondering though.......as dedicated hen keepers and Omleteers....................any chance of a Forsham discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm really pleased, we bought our WIR from them. We visited them to order it and the people there were so friendly and we felt very comfortable as newbie chicken keepers. Nice news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congratulations to all involved. Nice to see the family still at the helm at Forsham Arks too. Agreed, I was sad to see the company go into administration as they had a good reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Still sold as Forsham, Sam.Omlet will own the company overall but I don't think a lot will change with the Forsham range and how its run etc Doesn't seem to be much point in buying it then? Omlet bought up the Dartington hive and turned it into plastic. Forsham poultry houses are lovely, I have one. I hope they stay that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omlet Staff james Posted September 23, 2011 Author Omlet Staff Share Posted September 23, 2011 Don't worry Old Speckled Hen. We are completely commited to keeping the Forsham range in wood. Rob is a fantastic designer and a true craftsman. He is in charge of designing and building the houses in wood - just like always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 My little Forsham ark is great, now all part of the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Will Forsham sell omlet products at their shop? It would be nice to be able to go and lust after something new there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omlet Staff james Posted September 24, 2011 Author Omlet Staff Share Posted September 24, 2011 Forsham won't be selling any of the Eglu / Beehaus products ranges on their website. However, we are updating the website and will increase the range of other items that they sell. The updated website make it easier to find things and have more information on the products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Forsham won't be selling any of the Eglu / Beehaus products ranges on their website. However, we are updating the website and will increase the range of other items that they sell. The updated website make it easier to find things and have more information on the products. Sorry i meant at their physical shop not their online one.. should have made that clearer. I assumed it would be opening again with them will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omlet Staff james Posted September 24, 2011 Author Omlet Staff Share Posted September 24, 2011 Opps, I misread your post. Yes, the physical shop is open again and you are welcome to drop in and say hello. We haven't got any Omlet products there at the moment and only have the Forsham range on display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Congratulations Omlet, that's good news all round, wishing you every success, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 well done Omlet, my SonIL has a forsham and it is a good quality product......i do like my cube though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Don't worry Old Speckled Hen. We are completely commited to keeping the Forsham range in wood. Rob is a fantastic designer and a true craftsman. He is in charge of designing and building the houses in wood - just like always. That's good to hear. There is a place for both though I do like my eglu and my cube too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 great news - I love both my eglu and my humungous Forsham rabbit hutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
