Abbey Logistics acquires Gussion Transport UK
Warrington-based transport business, Abbey Logistics Group, has acquired the Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services businesses, which are both based in Widnes, UK, for an undisclosed sum.
This transaction includes the property and operating facilities located at Ditton Road, Widnes, which is ideally situated next to the Mersey Multimodal Gateway and complements Abbey Logistics Group’s current base, which acts as the main service and support depot in the Liverpool city region.
This marks the first acquisition for Abbey Logistics Group since being acquired, itself, in October last year, by family-run Belgian company, SITRA Group, which has an aim of consolidating the UK and European logistics markets through further acquisitions and organic growth.
The deal was concluded by NorthEdge Capital, which funded a management buyout in 2016 by Steve Granite.
David Patten, Abbey Logistics Group chief executive, said: “This is an exciting time for Abbey Logistics Group and we welcome the customers and employees of the two businesses to our wider group. Acquiring this space for our development is not only a significant step in our growth journey, but also a key enabler of our future success.
“It has been a pleasure working with the Gussion family to help close this deal, and we look forward to leveraging this new space to strengthen our operations in Liverpool and the North West. This facility is perfectly positioned to support our expanding team and growing customer base.”
Since joining SITRA Group last year, Abbey Logistics has focused on strategic growth and expansion.
The new Widnes facility is a key component of Abbey’s long term strategy. The company aims to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the facility’s location and size, further enhancing its service offerings and operational capabilities.
The family of Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services, said: “Our shared commitment to high service standards and a customer-first approach makes this collaboration a natural fit. The Gussion Transport facility is strategically located to enhance operations across the Liverpool and North West region, with excellent motorway connections.”
Michaela Foster, Gussion Transport Director, said: “This was the change we needed – a fresh start for our business, and we couldn’t be happier to have found a partner who shares similar values of customer service and operational excellence. We will continue operating as Gussion and WTCS, whilst benefiting from being part of a bigger family.”
More about Abbey Logistics here: https://www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com/
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