The 60-strong freight and courier company has been sold
Direct Sameday Services, based in Bulwell, Nottingham was founded in 1999 and provides haulage and courier services across the UK and into Europe, and has been snapped up by Westland Assets.
Sameday Services also has a North-West base in Rochdale and specialises in same-day parcel, pallet and tender document deliveries, employing over 60 staff.
“Of all the ones I have seen in the past two years, this is the best documented and most well-run business I have seen in a long time,” said Westland Assets director David Whitefoot.
“The business was set up just over 25 years ago and considering the [industry]regulation that has followed since then, it is a credit to the previous owners.”
There are now ambitious plans to expand Direct Sameday.
Whitefoot told Motor Transport: “We have bought this business with the intention to scale up, not down.
“We want to grow the business in 2025 and 2026, make more investments in it and possibly expand it geographically. We have a vision of where we want to take this business.
“This strategic investment shows the commitment of investors, vision in the UK transport industry and understanding of all the future challenges ahead. We have full confidence in Direct Sameday Services, which has a bright future ahead in 2025.”
Joe Norris, KBS associate corporate director, advised on the transaction.
He said: “I’m delighted with the result we managed to achieve for our clients.
“It was far from easy at times, but I’d like to credit everyone involved in the deal on both the buy and sell side for their hard work and perseverance.
“We managed to overcome every issue and arrive at an outcome that worked for everyone.”
More on Direct Sameday Services here: https://www.directsamedayservices.co.uk/
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