Merger to ‘turbo-charge’ firm’s growth plans

Logistics firm The Silver X Group has been snapped up by another firm.

Preston-headquartered GBA Logistics has acquired The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing.

GBA said it intends to keep the brand names of Silver X and Bow, and the existing management teams led by managing director and founder Gavin Burgess will join the GBA family.

The merged companies will work together on leveraging their strengths for mutual growth.

Gavin said: “I am very excited about the future as part of GBA Logistics.

“GBA’s wide range of services and excellent European network will turbo-charge Silver X’s growth plans.”

David J Birkbeck, chairman and founder of GBA, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Silver X and Bow to the GBA Logistics family.

“Their longstanding commitment to customer service excellence and their reputation for integrity perfectly complements our own values.

“This acquisition brings together two successful family-owned companies who both have big ambitions for the future.”