From Legacy Platform to Modern E-commerce

How GR Scott Modernized Their Parts Sales with Shopify

Shopify migration enables modern payment methods and eBay integration — transforming an established manufacturer's parts business with contemporary checkout options and expanded marketplace reach.

                🚀 Results at a Glance
                Modern Payment Options (Google Pay, Apple Pay)
eBay Integration for Marketplace Sales
Boosted Online Parts Revenue
Mobile-Optimized Checkout
Streamlined Order Management

            

The Challenge

GR Scott has been manufacturing high-quality coldrooms and refrigeration components since 1963. While their manufacturing business thrived, their online parts sales were held back by an outdated e-commerce platform that couldn't support modern payment methods or integrate with marketplaces like eBay. Customers increasingly expected to pay with digital wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay, and the company wanted to expand their reach through online marketplaces — but their old platform couldn't deliver either.

The Solution: Shopify Migration

Modern Payment Methods

Shopify's native payment integration enabled Google Pay, Apple Pay, and other modern payment options — removing friction at checkout and meeting customer expectations for fast, secure payments.

eBay Marketplace Integration

Direct eBay integration allowed GR Scott to list their extensive parts catalog on eBay, reaching a massive new audience of refrigeration professionals and businesses.

Mobile-Optimized Checkout

Shopify's mobile-first design ensured refrigeration engineers and maintenance teams could order parts quickly from smartphones or tablets while on site.

Streamlined Product Management

Shopify's inventory management made it easy for the team to update product information, adjust stock levels, and manage orders across both the website and eBay from one place.

Brand-Organized Catalog

Products are organized by brand (Fermod, Kason, Intertecnica, etc.) and category, making it easy for customers to find the exact replacement part they need.

Highlights

Meeting Modern Expectations

Google Pay and Apple Pay support means customers can check out in seconds — no need to manually enter card details, reducing friction and abandoned carts.

Expanded Market Reach

eBay integration opened GR Scott's extensive parts catalog to millions of potential buyers who search for refrigeration parts on the marketplace.

Boosted Online Sales

The combination of modern payments, marketplace reach, and improved user experience significantly increased online parts revenue.

Future-Ready Platform

Shopify's regular updates mean the platform stays current with new payment methods and marketplace integrations without custom development.

What Changed

Area	Before (Legacy Platform)	After (Shopify)	Impact
Payment Methods	Card payments only	Google Pay, Apple Pay, cards	Faster checkout, reduced abandonment
Sales Channels	Website only	Website + eBay marketplace	Expanded reach to new customers
Mobile Experience	Difficult checkout	Optimized for mobile	Engineers order parts on site
Order Management	Manual processes	Unified dashboard	Streamlined fulfillment
Platform Updates	Outdated, no new features	Regular improvements	Future-ready e-commerce

Payment Methods

Before Card payments only

After Google Pay, Apple Pay, cards

Impact Faster checkout, reduced abandonment

Sales Channels

Before Website only

After Website + eBay marketplace

Impact Expanded reach to new customers

Mobile Experience

Before Difficult checkout

After Optimized for mobile

Impact Engineers order parts on site

Order Management

Before Manual processes

After Unified dashboard

Impact Streamlined fulfillment

Platform Updates

Before Outdated, no new features

After Regular improvements

Impact Future-ready e-commerce

About GR Scott

GR Scott parts catalog — Extensive Parts Catalog

GR Scott has been creating temperature-controlled environments since 1963. Based in Ossett, West Yorkshire, they manufacture high-quality coldrooms, refrigeration doors, insulated panels, and metal fabrication work for the food service, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries.

🏭 What They Make

Modular and bespoke coldrooms
Hinged and sliding refrigeration doors
Insulated cam-lock polyurethane panels
Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication
Coldroom shelving systems
Mortuaries and specialized refrigeration

🛒 The Parts Business

In addition to manufacturing complete coldrooms, GR Scott stocks an extensive range of replacement parts and accessories:

Door fasteners, handles, and hinges (Kason, Fermod, Intertecnica brands)
Gaskets and seals
Strip curtains and PVC curtain kits
Heater tape and electrical components
Flashings, trims, and protector plates
Adhesives and fixing supplies

Why Shopify?

Modern Payment Integration

Shopify Payments provides seamless integration with Google Pay, Apple Pay, and other modern payment methods — no custom development or third-party gateway hassles.

eBay Channel Integration

Built-in eBay integration means product listings, inventory, and orders sync automatically between the website and eBay — no manual data entry or stock discrepancies.

Mobile-First by Design

Shopify themes are optimized for mobile from the ground up, ensuring refrigeration engineers can order parts quickly from their phones while on site at customer locations.

Regular Platform Updates

Shopify continuously adds new features, payment methods, and marketplace integrations — keeping GR Scott's e-commerce platform current without ongoing development costs.

Reliable Performance

Enterprise-grade hosting and performance ensure the store stays fast and available, even during peak ordering periods or traffic spikes from marketplace listings.

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