Gun Trade World - April 2023

NEWS
AUSTRALIAN SHOOTING INDUSTRY
STALWART LUCA SCRIBANI ROSSI
BACK AS SIFA CHAIR
At a recent SIFA (Shooting Industry
Foundation Australia) General
Meeting in Canberra, Australian,
shooting industry stalwart and
Beretta Australia Managing Director
Luca Scribani Rossi, was elected back
as SIFA’s Chairman.
Mr Scribani Rossi accepted the
nomination noting his desire to
lead and guide SIFA at a critical
time as the country embarks on the
deployment of several key projects
that will benefit the entire Australian
shooting industry.
“SIFA has a common shared vision
and an agreed strategic plan that has
led us to a stage where we are now
ready to implement several major
industry initiatives,” says Mr Scribani
Rossi. “These initiatives will allow
SIFA to grow, expand our reach and
be better positioned to support and
unite the entire Australian shooting
industry”.
Mr Scribani Rossi was the
inaugural SIFA chairperson, a role
he previously held for seven years.
In nominating him for the position
again, the SIFA board noted that
his vast leadership experience with
multiple industry associations, as well
as his success in building the iconic
Beretta brand in Australia, sees him
perfectly positioned to steer SIFA
during this exciting growth phase.
SIFA CEO James Walsh
welcomed Mr Scribani Rossi
back in the Chair and stated: “Mr
Scribani Rossi’s appointment comes
at an exciting time for SIFA as we
continue to build our reputation
as a highly regarded and respected
peak industry body. His leadership
will ensure that SIFA is focused
on fostering the future growth and
success of our essential Australian
industry”.
In a further change to the SIFA
Board, Clive Pugh, Winchester
Australia’s Managing Director, is
back as a Director of SIFA.
Mr Pugh has replaced Jeff
Gordon following his resignation as
Chairman and Director in October.
The SIFA Board and staff were
saddened at Mr Gordon’s departure
from the SIFA leadership team and
have acknowledged his efforts over
his three-year contribution to SIFA.
www.sifa.net.au
First shipment arrives from
Gehmann in the UK
John Rothery Wholesale has revealed the arrival of
the first shipment of Gehmann products. Retailers
can now access the latest range of premium quality
competition shooting equipment from one of the
world’s leading brands.
Gehmann, based in Germany, has been at the
forefront of the industry for nearly 100 years and
is renowned for producing innovative products of
exceptional quality. From the local shooting club
to the Olympic games, where there are shooters -
there is Gehmann. This first shipment includes a
wide range of products, including sighting systems,
shooting frames, clothing, and targets.
John Rothery Wholesale says that the arrival of
Gehmann products marks a significant step forward
for the company and provides further evidence of
the company’s commitment to delivering the highest
standards of quality and customer service.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Gehmann’s
exceptional range of competition shooting equipment
to the UK market.” says Sean O’Driscoll, Managing
Director of John Rothery Wholesale.
“Gehmann’s commitment to innovation and
quality aligns perfectly with our own, and we’re
excited to offer these premium products to our trade
customers.”
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