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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has unveiled plans to sell its Ringwood Brewery, located in Hampshire, UK. Under the proposals, the Ringwood Brewery and the Ringwood ale brands – including Razorback, Old Thumper, Boondoggle and Fortyniner – would be put up for sale. CMBC’s logistics operation at Ringwood is proposed to close, with deliveries relocated to CMBC’s depots at Tiverton, Devon and Farnborough, Hampshire, with support from the Cardiff depot. Ringwood Brewery, best known for its cask ales, was founded in 1978 and moved to its current site in 1986. Paul Davies, CEO of CMBC, said: “We are announcing our intention to put our Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire up for sale. This includes the rights for Ringwood’s well-loved ale brands. This is not a decision we have taken lightly – we have incredible respect for the effort and dedication of the team at Ringwood.” The CEO said that the brewery sits in a residential area, making any plans for expansion complicated. As a result, the investment required to bring its capacity and capability up to the level needed for the business is “too great to be a viable path for CMBC”. He added: “To ensure our future growth and simplify the business, we are looking for a new owner for Ringwood in the brewing industry, including its excellent range of local ales”. Employees affected by the proposals at the brewery have been informed and will be supported through the process, Davies said.