FRS, the multimillion euro social enterprise co-operative, which maintains a strong presence in Galway, has rebranded as FRS Co-Op. The group, which employs 22 people in Galway, includes several nationally renowned businesses, working across employment, fencing, government and training.
FRS Recruitment and FRS Training operate an office in Ballybrit, while FRS Fencing has a premise in Athenry. Members of the FRS Farm Service team are also located around the county. Other FRS businesses also active in Galway include 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 Galway and around the country, being active all across Ireland.
Speaking about the rebrand, Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op said they want all customers, clients, colleagues, friends and stakeholders in Galway to know about the 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 Galway 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,” he said.
“As we look to the future of the business, those ideals will continue to be our key strength. Our mix of local and national experts, combined with an eye on innovation, allow us to work effectively with communities we live in and the businesses we work with, both in Galway and further afield.
