established some 25 years ago by the current vendor this business has steadily grown year on year and has built up an enviable and strong reputation for quality of service and reliability. Providing transportation of chilled, frozen, ambient and even hazardous freight cargo to and from uk, european and north african destinations the business prides itself on its personal attention to detail, reliability of service and fleet and quality of staff. Because of this the company has enjoyed steady growth over the years and now commands a significant position in the markets it serves so well. Well established, the company specialises in-one off deliveries, regular cargo, road haulage services and express delivery, striving to meet customer’s distribution requirements, and delivering a vital link in the supply chain. The company has earned a reputation for its expertise in the industry- for; on-time freight deliveries, high safety standards, efficient and cost effective, well-maintained vehicles, skilled, experienced drivers, professional attitude and ethics and advantageous location. This full service enterprise maintains an extensive base of satisfied repeat accounts that appreciate prompt service and expert freight handling and deliveries. A highly regarded, well established firm that is built on solid foundations. This company is an ideal investment, especially with its strong infrastructure, solid profit margins and recognised name in the industry. A constantly growing base of satisfied repeat accounts and clientele, as well as new referrals and customers have enabled this business to cement its own position in the market through the years. The business prides it self on being members of the irish road haulage association. The company employs the highest calibre of staff with a very good internal management structure. With years of experience in road transportation the staff are able to provide consistent and reliable services to its clients and if and when problems arise the staff are always able to provide a solution. Clients: the firm has earned and maintained an impressive client base of satisfied repeat accounts, maintaining excellent relationships with a large portfolio of diverse, loyal, solid customers including household names and many local blue chip companies involved in food industry through to hi-tech markets. Many of the company’s clients have been with it since it was founded some twenty five years ago. Fleet: the business has an extensive fleet of vehicles as you would expect from a company of this stature. Current fleet comprises some 30 tractor units and 45 trailers as well as a rigid reefer. The trailers are a mixture of 26 fridges – rails & hooks and splits, (all fitted with thermographs) 5 box vans – two tier loading system 14 euroliners – multi-purpose the company has a comprehensive programme in place for replacing the fleet every four years and as such maintenance is carried out to the highest standard. The tractor units are leased. The fleet is fitted with state of the art satellite tracking systems which enables office staff to pinpoint vehicles location live, at any time of the day or night via a monitor and pc. The business also operates a drivecam system in the truck units for safety and security reasons. This leads to improved driver performance and loads being delivered on time and in excellent condition. Customer service: the company has invested heavily over the years in both the fleet and the office in terms of staff and technology to support the business. Customers can view their own consignment online via the company’s own unique web based package, providing added piece of mind and total visibility. This level of internal infrastructure ensures very high levels of customer service and client satisfaction levels. This is further backed up by the high levels of repeat business and referrals the business still enjoys. Key strengths: personal and flexible with an ability to react quickly to customers business enjoys strong customer and supplier relationships. With an independent, modern well maintained fleet comprising of a wide selection of vehicles and a prime location the business is very well positioned for future continuity and growth. The business and its highly qualified and dedicated staff can cater for almost any eventuality, specialising in meeting all customer requirements head on . The business has a strong and diverse client base which ensures consistent business levels year on year. The company has invested heavily within technology and has an excellent satellite tracking system as well as the most up to date transport management system to ensure all the fleet are compliant with department of transport and european regulations. . Growth and expansion: this growing market offers significant business opportunities. With a strong demand for existing services there is a capacity to increase the turnover and profitability through a more aggressive sales and marketing promotion. A new owner would contribute fresh ideas and energy to help continue the impressive growth pattern. Key opportunities: the company is ideally placed to move into the groupage and storage side of the business. It has the infrastructure (4 acre site) and reputation to cater for this more lucrative side of the operation as well as developing the lift on lift off container services side of the market if a new owner so wished. There is an excellent opportunity to build on the existing base of this company. With a strong demand for services and capacity to increase turnover, a new owner would contribute fresh ideas and outside influence to build on an excellent base. Business continues to be good and there is great potential for someone prepared to put in the time to take this highly regarded business through its next period of growth, not least with the introduction of a strategic sales and marketing plan.
