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New people mean new business, says Simarco

Freight and logistics operator Simarco says that it has has increased its staff numbers by almost one-fifth in the space of a year. The Essex-headquartered company described it a key factor in generating extra business during the same period. In March, Simarco revealed that turnover had climbed more than 10% a new record high of £26.5 million over the last 12 months, followed shortly by a deal to buy the Staffordshire-based ... [+]

Simarco extends coverage with Midlands buy

Essex-headquartered freight company Simarco is to buy the Staffordshire-based forwarder IFB, for an undisclosed sum as part of its expansion programme. Simarco founder and Managing Director, Simon Reed, said the acquisition would help improve UK coverage: “Whereas we have a greater presence across the south of England, IFB is stronger in ... [+]