Mach 1 Couriers Acquires Destination Courier Services Ltd

LONDON--()--Mach 1 Couriers Ltd, one of the UK’s longest established companies in the express and same day delivery sector, today announces the acquisition of Destination Courier Services Ltd (trading as Destinations Green).

Destinations Green, which was established in 1985 will be brought under the Mach 1 umbrella which already comprises of 19 courier businesses, including A to Z Couriers and Pink Express.

The acquisition will add significantly to Mach 1 Couriers’ portfolio. Destinations Green has a fleet of 50 passenger cars and couriers and more than 600 corporate accounts ranging from well-known fashion brands to financial institutions.

The Company will continue to trade under its current name in the short-term to guarantee its customers’ business continuity. As part of this arrangement, ten members of staff have been taken on by Mach 1 Couriers.

Jeremy Thompson, Managing Director, of Mach 1 Couriers says: “We are delighted to have acquired the well-established Destinations Green business and it represents a good investment for the Company. As part of our strategic growth aspirations this will add significant revenues to our business along with an increased fleet and job count. Our customers remain the utmost priority for us and we will continue to provide excellent services in same day, UK Overnight and international deliveries as well as passenger transport.”

Notes to Editors:

Mach 1 Couriers is a family run business established in 1984 although the company’s linage stretches back to 1865.

The company provides the following services:

  • Same day delivery
  • Next day delivery
  • International delivery
  • Chauffeurs, contract drivers and van hires

Businesses under the Mach 1 Umbrella are: A to Z Couriers, Ambassador, Bonds, BPH, Citybikes Couriers, Deliverence, Falcon, Fleet Street Flyers, Goldstar International, Pink Express, Quickstar, Reuter Brooks, Spot the Courier, Streetwise, The Courier Group, West End Couriers, Wharf Logistics and The Warwick Group, from the above address.

Contacts

Buchanan
Richard Darby/Hannah Brandstaetter/ Catriona Flint
Tel: +44 (0)207 466 5000
Mach1@buchanan.uk.com

Release Summary

Mach 1 Couriers, one of the UK’s established companies in the express and same day delivery sector, today announces the acquisition of Destination Courier Services Ltd (trading as Destinations Green).

Contacts

Buchanan
Richard Darby/Hannah Brandstaetter/ Catriona Flint
Tel: +44 (0)207 466 5000
Mach1@buchanan.uk.com