JF Hillebrand has strengthened its capability to provide dedicated wine and beverage logistics services with the acquisition of another specialist beverage forwarder, ABV Logistics Ltd.
The agreement presents both companies with a unique opportunity to further enhance levels of specialist service, while providing customers with a viable, comprehensive and innovative alternative to the commodity approach of large general forwarders.
“With this acquisition, we are able to augment our extensive global range of services using ABV Logistics’ particular strength in Iberia and Italy, where their service coverage is impressive,”
“There is also great synergy in terms of the culture of the two specialist teams. Both are founded on an ethos of a totally customer-focused approach and, by combining, we have created a much stronger and capable organisation to serve our customers’ existing and future requirements.”
ABV Logistics’ need is accommodated - to provide broader value in the current competitive climate - while JF Hillebrand UK is able to present its comprehensive service offering to a wider client base.
The two businesses will continue to operate as normal and all customer contacts remain unchanged. It is intended that in due course, the ABV Logistics team, currently based in Wickford, will relocate to JF Hillebrand UK’s West Thurrock offices.
“Clients of both companies will benefit from the strong multi-carrier relationships in all trade lanes,” says Mr Yusef.” ABV Logistics’ customers will also enjoy a wider selection of route options and improved access to space and equipment, supported by JF Hillebrand’s award winning AXIS information management system.”
Gary Gordon of ABV says: “ABV Logistics has swiftly gained a reputation for skill and personal service and the acquisition by JF Hillebrand UK will ensure that our customers enjoy the benefits of a range of large scale operations of exclusive beverage-only services that give them the edge in the current competitive environment.”
Whilst for personal reasons Alan Steele will in time retire from the business, ABV Directors Gary Gordon and Daniel Morris will join the Board of JF Hillebrand UK.
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About JF Hillebrand
Headquartered in Mainz Germany, JF Hillebrand employs 1450 people in 49 offices around the world. The Group reported a throughput of over 225,000 containers in 2009. Since 1844, we have dedicated ourselves to the efficient and cost-effective logistics of wines, spirits and beers. Our sophisticated information management tools such as Axis guarantees full visibility over the supply chain - from production to retail. For additional information, please refer to our website: www.jfhillebrand.com
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