International Refrigeration Haulage Business For Sale

Business description

Sales memorandum
Quality International Refrigeration Haulage Company
Business profile:

Since the early 1970’s this business has met the challenges of effective haulage management with enthusiasm and commitment. Based in North West England, this business has grown to become a major national and international haulage operator with the finest fleet of refrigerated haulage vehicles, operating throughout the whole of the UK and Europe.

With an extensive customer base of International 'blue chip' clients this business is dedicated to the effective principles of quality, reliable customer service and practical logistics management, the company has met the challenges of the late twentieth century with fortitude and innovation.

The business operates a superb fleet of fifteen temperature-controlled vehicles. The main service is to provide the pharmaceutical sector with hygienically clean, reliable and secure vehicles which are fitted with state of the art mapping and GPS systems, and temperature controlled monitoring equipment, providing the Company with a comprehensive tracking system throughout the whole transport process right through to delivery notification.

The company operate a continuous replacement and updating policy with all aspects of the Company vehicle fleet. The industry experience, technical know-how and comprehensive, reliable infrastructure solves clients’ daily distribution headaches.

Each driver is trained in ADR (agreements for carriage of dangerous goods) and Air Level 4 Security. Good communications are a vital part of any successful transport operation, and all vehicles are equipped with telephones enabling drivers to maintain close contact with the operations control centre, this means a ready response to customers needs is assured.

Continued investment in new technology and effective communications strategy means that the business can offer a truly professional service to cater for all industry's needs into the next century.

Customer Service:

This business operates throughout the whole of the UK and Europe and is dedicated to providing 100% customer satisfaction.

Advertising and marketing:

The high profitability of the business is a result of word of mouth recommendations, bearing strong testimony to the high reputation the business enjoys, and the extent to which its name is known throughout the industry.

The company does not have a web presence and there is no doubt that turnover and profits could increase using this additional medium.

Support and training:

The owner will assist fully with the handover and training of the business.

Key strengths:

The business is situated in an excellent geographical location and since it was founded has gone from strength to strength, maintaining a quality service.

With over 30 years of experience the business has fast become a renowned European refrigerated transport specialist. The dedicated and knowledgeable office and driving staff maintain superb relationships with customers, assessing their needs before they arise.

Success is due to the quality and professionalism of the service that is offered. The business prides itself on distributing products to meet the exacting standards that Company clients require.

All needs from the demanding transport and haulage industry are covered by this experienced Company and will continue to do so in the future.
Financial information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

The current turnover is circa £2,000,000

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Premises:
The premises are freehold and have an excellent capacity for expansion and growth. The site holds approximately a 20,000 square foot warehouse, between 10 and 15 offices, depending on individual needs, these superior premises stand on circa 5 acres of land.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Growth and Expansion:

Personal, dependable service has brought growth and expansion, but the company policy is still focused on a continued commitment to provide high quality service to customers.

From January 2005 all pharmaceutical products need to be transported by temperature-controlled equipment, enabling the business to offer services to a more varied sector within the pharmaceutical industry.

Competition / Market:

Advertising and marketing: The high profitability of the business is a result of word of mouth recommendations, bearing strong testimony to the high reputation the business enjoys, and the extent to which its name is known throughout the industry. The company does not have a web presence and there is no doubt that turnover and profits could increase using this additional medium.

Reasons for selling:

The owner now feels that on the wrong side of 50 and after thirty happy, prosperous years in this business, that it is the time to retire to his villa in Spain and enjoy the time with his grandchildren, following the successful handover of the business. There will be amazing opportunities opening up in 2005 and the Company will need a new owner with the drive and energy to carry it forward.

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