Caribou purchase strengthens delivery service
International logistics firm Caribou is on track to become one of the fastest growing parcel delivery companies in the UK following yet another strategic acquisition.
The firm announced that it has completed the purchase of Andover and Alton-based TM Couriers, a leading expert in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management.
Specialising in storage, picking, courier services, general haulage, and pallet network distribution across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, TM Couriers has built a strong and solid reputation as the preferred courier partner for blue-chip companies in the UK. The acquisition of the company will enable Caribou to further expand its services and develop its expertise within the long established blue-chip market.
Caribou aims for expansion after new MD appointment
The parcel, haulage and freight logistics company, Caribou has appointed a new managing director as its expansion plans pick up pace.
Daryl Dylan, who was previously Head of Carriers & Commercials, will step up to the role. His first order of business is to grow the Caribou depot network to 10 centres over the next 12 months. Dylan will also head up a significant recruitment drive, with 150 new jobs to be created by March 2021. Many of the new roles will be focused in additional service areas, including domestic and international freight forwarding, same day and haulage which will be added to the Caribou service portfolio before the end of the year.
Parcel delivery firm Caribou acquires Granthamâs Lincolnshire County Couriers
| Updated: 11:53, 14 December 2020
International delivery firm Caribou has acquired Granthamâs Lincolnshire County Couriers.
Caribou has confirmed that the move will create 30 new jobs in the town.
The purchase means that Lincolnshire County Couriers will become part of the Caribou brand offering domestic and international mail and parcel solutions.
Lincolnshire County Couriers operated from Autumn Park Business Centre. (43536267)
Caribou has confirmed that it will open a new parcel warehouse in Grantham, creating dozens of new jobs in the process.
Daryl Dylan, Caribou Managing Director said, âWe are delighted to be expanding our presence in Grantham with the acquisition of Lincolnshire County Couriers.