British walking stick specialists Classic Canes has announced a forthcoming change of ownership. From 1st June 2025, Classic Canes will be owned by its long-term supplier, Gastrock of Germany.
Classic Canes’ managing director and co-owner Charlotte Gillan commented: “My parents and I are delighted to have accepted an offer for Classic Canes from our long-term suppliers and close personal friends, the Gastrock family of Germany. Hans and Elke Gastrock and their children, Peter and Sara, share our commitment to excellence in design and quality and they are the perfect people to supply our customers in Great Britain and beyond.”
Added Gastrock’s managing director, Hans Gastrock: “Having supplied Classic Canes for many years, we are very pleased to have the opportunity to take on the prestigious Classic Canes name. My family and I have always enjoyed our regular visits to Britain and are great admirers of the British way of life and sense of style so this is the perfect match for us. We look forward very much to working with the customers of Classic Canes and continuing to supply our walking sticks to the company’s British and other markets.”
Gastrock was established in 1868 and has passed through many generations of the same family. The company manufactures high quality wooden walking sticks in Germany and is also an established international wholesaler.
Top: Classic Canes’ founders Ben and Diana Porter with their daughter Charlotte Gillan.
