Stobart set to acquire James Irlam and Sons Ltd
| 19 October 2009
Stobart, the UK's leading multimodal transport and logistics provider, is set to acquire Chelford-based James Irlam & Sons Ltd for £59 million.
The enlarged Stobart Group will have net assets of over £320million, operate more than 1,300 trucks, 2,300 trailers and employ over 3,500 people in the UK.
The acquisitions will bring financial, operational and environmental benefits for its customers and more opportunities for employees.
The Irlam Group is one of the largest independently-owned road transport logistics providers in the UK and is based in Chelford.
Irlam provides transport, warehousing and contract packing services for blue chip companies including Proctor & Gamble, Danone Waters and Pedigree.
Irlam will continue to operate under its own brand and management team and David Irlam will join the Group's board. There will not be any redundancies under the proposals.
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