Established in 1998, Crisis Logistics has widened its service offering from same-day delivery to include warehousing and fulfilment, alongside national and international road haulage.
Action Express is a member of the APC Overnight parcel delivery network and the Pallet-Track network.
Crisis Logistics says it plans to retain Action Express’ Brackmills Industrial Estate depot and make key investments in the site and its facilities as it increases the volume of pallets and parcels it handles.
It has already purchased 10 new vehicles for Action Express, including seven articulated lorries and three 18-tonne trucks, and plans to create new jobs as it grows the company.
Action Express founder and former APC Overnight chief executive, Syed Ziaullah, who established the company in 1982, will join the board of directors at Crisis Logistics.
Commenting on the announcement, Charles Grant-Salmon, chairman at Crisis Logistics, said:
“As part of our growth strategy we are expanding our business and developing Crisis Logistics into the market leader and one-stop shop for all logistics services in Northamptonshire. The acquisition will benefit customers of both companies by enabling us to provide a full range of logistics services across pallets, parcels and general haulage, in addition to specialist services like temperature-controlled delivery and secure distribution. We are delighted that Syed will join our board for the next five years to allow us to benefit from his wealth of knowledge and enable a smooth integration into Action Express’ new era.”
Caroline Green, chief executive at Pallet-Track, added:
“We are delighted to be working with Crisis Logistics and would like to extend a warm Pallet-Track welcome to Charles, Edward and the whole team. Action Express is a well-respected and long-term member of our network and we have every confidence that the new team will steer the business to great success in its new era.”
