Abbey Logistics Group has announced the acquisition of the Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services businesses, which are both based in Widnes, UK.
This transaction includes the property and operating facilities located at Ditton Road, Widnes, which is situated next to the Mersey Multimodal Gateway and complements Abbey Logistics Group’s current Liverpool 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 in October 2023 by SITRA Group, which has an aim of consolidating the UK and European logistics markets through further acquisitions and organic growth.
The newly acquired facility provides the wider Abbey Logistics Group with the ability to continue serving its clients to the highest standards through additional office space, a wash bay and workshop facilities as it continues to grow, said the company.
Commenting on the acquisition, David Patten, chief executive officer of Abbey Logistics Group, 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.”
source: Abbey Logistics Group expands with new acquisition | Bulk Distributor
