Fife's Scott Group buys rival pallet firm in Cheshire

Pallet and timer specialist Scott Group has acquired a Cheshire-based peer in a 'strategic' deal that enlarges the Fife firm's presence south of the Border.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Aug 2016, 08:19 BST

Updated 25th Aug 2016, 20:48 BST

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Scott Pallets managing director Alan Gibson. Picture: Stephen Waller

The takeover of Northern Case, for an undisclosed sum, will provide Scott with “state-of-the-art” facilities and further space to expand the business on a seven-acre site at Ellesmere Port.

Northern Case employs 45 staff, and its new owner said it hopes to increase this over time “as future investment plans are formulated with the local management team”. Founded in 1987, Scott Group now employs more than 1,000 people UK-wide.

Alan Gibson, managing director of Scott Pallets, said: “Our businesses are well aligned. Existing customers will benefit from our combined geographical reach, access to high quality new and reconditioned timber pallets and the knowledge and expertise that backs-up a successful working relationship.”

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