We sell over 40,000 used cars every year, with the added convenience of being able to drive away your perfect car in just one hour. Swansea Council has been contacted for comment. I do hope that those involved will accept my apology when I get to speak with them. Trade Centre Wales currently has retail sites at Neath, Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff North. 18 May 2018 Wales Business Turnover at Welsh second hand car sales company The Trade Centre Wales has rocketed past 175m, with chairman Mark Bailey telling Insider the company is set to break more records in 2018. Why's that? We'd also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use our services and to make improvements. Now he's climbing everest for the same cause! Find The Trade Centre Wales in Mountain Ash, CF45. Sponsoring the National Children of Wales Awards is another element of its corporate social responsibility drive. ", View all Wales newsView more Wales Business news, Josh Morris, Digital Staff Writer As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in Coventry in April last year. Trade Centre Wales owner Mark Bailey has withdrawn his objections to the development of a skatepark along Swansea's seafront. Companies House does not verify the accuracy of the information filed, ULTIMATE POSTER COMPANY LIMITED(THE) (02064233), RETHINK ADVERTISING & CREATIVE LIMITED (13833960). During the confrontation, which took place on Wednesday, May 26, Bailey could be heard threatening to "smash in the face" of one of the skaters if he got too close to his wife whilst riding the ramp. Mumbles Skatepark Association, which is supporting Mumbles Community Council in its bid to build the 360,000-plus facility, described the delay to the project caused by the judicial review as a 'slap in the face '. Thank you for taking the time to read this and once again please accept our apologies if you were affected by our actions in any way whatsoever.. 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We will be making further investments in 2019 to improve our efficiency and service levels, including launching a new in-house dealer management system (DMS).. We hope Swansea Council will now recognise the distress and hurt that has been caused here and unreservedly condemn the despicable behaviour of those who have engaged in these actions. As we head towards half a billion in turnover, we must maintain our industry-leading KPIs whilst following our now well-established roll-out blueprint. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Chief Executive Officer Andy Coulthurst said: We have grown the business rapidly over the last three years and it was critical that we made the right appointments to underpin the next phases of growth. On Saturday, May 29, there are plans being mooted on social media for the "biggest gathering skate off ever" along Mumbles Road. Mark Bailey In the video, Mr Bailey and his wife walk over to confront the skaters. Learn more about: cookie policy, The Trade Centre Group passes 20m profit following fifth store opening, The Trade Centre Groups Founder and Chairman, Mark Bailey, Bursaries available for young people starting higher education in Pembrokeshire, The Entertainer to support World Autism Awareness Week in Cardiff store, Baglan firm creates first wind-turbine mobile telephone mast, Asda launches new Just Essentials meal plan to feed a family of 4 for a week for under 20, Cardiff company sets sights on Middle East on back of export success, Monmouthshire Nursing Home goes up for sale. You can change your cookie settings at any time. "I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days. "I do hope that those involved will accept my apology when I get to speak with them. Find out what's happening where you live with your post code: On Friday afternoon, Mr Bailey posted several times on Facebook including posting a video highlighting a "montage of abuse" he said showed abuse he and his family had received. According to its latest set of accounts, MTR Bailey Trading posted pre-tax All the while his potty-mouthed partner was spouting the c word and I dont mean Cardiff. Explaining the thinking, Mark Bailey, chairman of The Trade Centre Wales said, Our new Cardiff North outlet will showcase 800 cars, with a showroom capacity of 300 and it is critical as we scale up our operation, that we continue to provide optimum quality used vehicles to our customers he added our reputation is our most valuable asset, we are very proud of our EV Charging: If You Build It They Will Come, Beep Beep Beep Beeeeeeep (skateboard park protest in Swansea) YouTube. 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The Trade Centre Wales is a large car dealership located in the South Wales Valleys, approximately 10 miles north of Cardiff. 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In creating Business News Wales, we aim to provide a voice for all Welsh businesses. Want the latest news from Swansea sent straight to your inbox? "This abuse has been going on for a considerable period if time," he said. What time is Love Island on, does it air every night and what about the weekends? Mr Bailey and his wife respond that they have lived in the area for 20 years and are not retired, have young children and still work. The year to November 2017 was also the first full year of operation for the Abercynon site, which also contributed to performance. In his Facebook post, he writes: Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening. Turnover at Welsh second hand car sales company The Trade Centre Wales has rocketed past 175m, with chairman Mark Bailey telling Insider the company is set to break more records in 2018. The Trade Centre Wales Ltd is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. Many of the one-star reviews mention the incident at the skatepark. The award winning and largest independent used car supermarket in the U.K, The Trade Centre UK prides itself on providing the highest quality used cars at the very best value. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Trade Centre Group owner Mark Bailey has issued an unreserved apology via Facebook after he was filmed rowing with youngsters about a skatepark development. Press J to jump to the feed. A former Town Councillor Adam Brown said tonight and summed it up for thousands of people in Swansea as he said: The blokes made a complete tit of himself, giving it the big one about his brand new Ferrari and threatening to smash kids in the face. It also had the highest return on sale at 8.3 per cent. 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Turnover at Welsh second hand car sales company The Trade Centre Wales has rocketed past 175m, with chairman Mark Bailey telling Insider the PSA: If anyone else is hassled by Mark Bailey from Trade Centre Wales in Swansea by the skatepark; Just start chanting 'paedo' at the top of your lungs until he fucks off. Emotions got the better of my wife who walked over to confront the gang to ask why they felt the need to continue to be abusive. The apology and withdrawal though comes prior to hundreds of skateboarders planning to head to Swansea from all over the UK tomorrow to demonstrate. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. After all, before these videos hit the big time we had never heard of Trade Centre Wales despite our regular visits to the region. John is chief sub-editor in the editorial department, working on Car Dealer, as well as handling social media. He will be replaced in the role of CEO by chief financial officer Tim Carr, while current chairman and founder Mark Bailey is to become vice-chairman. He also repeatedly asks skaters to "mind their language". Trade Centre Group owner Mark Bailey has issued an unreserved apology via Facebook afterhe was filmed rowing with youngsters about a skatepark development. "The directors believe that general consumer condence is continuing within the used car retail sector which is linked with the gradual recovery of the UK and global economies. Our family has always been a huge supporter of charitable and community projects in South Wales, but we will now double-down on that work with even more of an emphasis on supporting young people. Orthink againthere are some rumours that this whole ridiculous episode is just a sophisticated PR stunt designed to publicise Mr Baileys business. The confrontation was filmed by various people, including Baileys wife Rhianon, and according to Wales Online, he told a skater hed smash your face in if his wife was touched. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Many different versions of a video have been circulating online and we have seen several different clips, including one Mr Bailey himself posted on Facebook before deleting it. Changed your mind? "At the present time, the used car market is competitive. The car dealer was one of a small number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, off Mumbles Road, who'd launched a judicial review of its "This was the final straw which prompted our actions which we now bitterly regret. He speaks to the skaters who are using it, Mr Bailey is one of a number of residents living close to the site who have launched a judicial review of its proposed redevelopment. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in You can change your cookie settings at any time. Mr Bailey responds: "You don't live here, we do", adding he is not opposed to a skate park, explaining he has offered to sponsor a skate park and pay 500,000 towards one in a different location. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The second car dealer, who has become the most despised man in Wales over recent days has also withdrawn his objection with the council. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. History [ edit] Outside of Wales [ edit] The company opened their first showroom in England in early 2017 This was the final straw which prompted our actions which we now bitterly regret. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. The Trade Centre Group is having a board reshuffle with chief executive Andy Coulthurst becoming chairman. described the delay to the project caused by the judicial review as a 'slap in the face, Dad whose car was torched in Swansea's Mayhill riots is given a free replacement vehicle, Policeman charged with perverting course of justice over alleged false reports to Crimestoppers, How easy is it to charge an electric car on a long journey and what does it cost? Operating profit also increased, up from 10m to 15.6m. A place to discuss the goings-on of the city of Swansea, Wales. As previously reported war was breaking out in Swansea with himself and the majority of the town. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in Coventry in April last year. Whilst it is by no means an excuse, my family and I have been subject to significant abuse over the days leading up to the incident, culminating in objects and verbal abuse being thrown at me as I tried to drive into my home on Wednesday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days. 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These awards were incepted to recognise the incredible achievements of children and young people across Wales, whilst raising money for charities that support them. Mr Bailey is then told "all we want is a skate park", and that the location is the best place for one in Swansea - with one skater telling him "you don't skate, you don't know. The Trade Centre Group was founded by Mark Bailey in 1999 and remains 100 per cent owned by the Bailey family. They claimed Swansea Council hadnt followed the correct procedure, but Bailey has now withdrawn his objection. Grown adults intimidating kids is acceptable is it? 18 May 2018 Wales Business. Footage of the owner of Trade Centre Wales and his wife, down West Cross mini ramp. The Group expanded its board of directors during the year, appointing Tim Carr as Chief Financial Officer, Mark Sainsbury as Operations Director and, most recently, Nathan Bailey as Director of Vehicle Purchasing. Sitemap | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy & Cookies. 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