Transuniverse Forwarding recently took over the groupage company Apmex International Forwarding from Evergem (Ghent). It specialises in trading across Western Europe, focusing on UK, France, Germany and Benelux distribution. This will strengthen our position in the groupage market and reinforce our team with experienced specialists.
Apmex was founded in 2003 by Alain Merckx. Today, his company has six employees and achieves an annual turnover of about 2.5 million euros. It enjoys an excellent reputation in the groupage sector and is known for its professional services and sound market knowledge. “We have always opted for quality and not quantity. We can therefore count on very loyal customers, dedicated employees and loyal transport partners,” he says.
“I will be retiring n May 2023 and I have no family heirs. We therefore looked for a buyer who would ensure continuity and maintain quality. We found it in Transuniverse Forwarding. An additional advantage for our staff is that our head office in Evergem is located a few kilometres from Transuniverse’s in Wondelgem,” he explains. All employees are making the switch.
A clear win-win
For Frank Adins, chairman of Transuniverse Forwarding, this takeover is a clear win-win for both companies. “Apmex actually does the same thing as Transuniverse, albeit on a smaller scale. This integration thus strengthens our groupage position in a number of key countries. Thanks to Apmex’ good relations with its transport partners, we also secure additional capacity, which is not evident in the current market conditions. And we welcome new colleagues with proven know-how. We are also able to offer Apmex customers a wider range of destinations. And new career opportunities are created for Apmex staff”.
Continuity guaranteed
Alain Merckx remains on board until the end of April 2023. “In doing so, I can ensure continuity and support integration. Operationally, little will change: both companies will gradually merge,” he says.
Transuniverse Forwarding strengthens position with acquisition of Apmex
Transuniverse Forwarding recently took over the groupage company Apmex International Forwarding from Evergem (Ghent). It specialises in trading across Western Europe, focusing on UK, France, Germany and Benelux distribution. This will strengthen our position in the groupage market and reinforce our team with experienced specialists.
Apmex was founded in 2003 by Alain Merckx. Today, his company has six employees and achieves an annual turnover of about 2.5 million euros. It enjoys an excellent reputation in the groupage sector and is known for its professional services and sound market knowledge. “We have always opted for quality and not quantity. We can therefore count on very loyal customers, dedicated employees and loyal transport partners,” he says.
“I will be retiring n May 2023 and I have no family heirs. We therefore looked for a buyer who would ensure continuity and maintain quality. We found it in Transuniverse Forwarding. An additional advantage for our staff is that our head office in Evergem is located a few kilometres from Transuniverse’s in Wondelgem,” he explains. All employees are making the switch.
A clear win-win
For Frank Adins, chairman of Transuniverse Forwarding, this takeover is a clear win-win for both companies. “Apmex actually does the same thing as Transuniverse, albeit on a smaller scale. This integration thus strengthens our groupage position in a number of key countries. Thanks to Apmex’ good relations with its transport partners, we also secure additional capacity, which is not evident in the current market conditions. And we welcome new colleagues with proven know-how. We are also able to offer Apmex customers a wider range of destinations. And new career opportunities are created for Apmex staff”.
Continuity guaranteed
Alain Merckx remains on board until the end of April 2023. “In doing so, I can ensure continuity and support integration. Operationally, little will change: both companies will gradually merge,” he says.
Transuniverse Forwarding strengthens position with acquisition of Apmex
Transuniverse Forwarding recently took over the groupage company Apmex International Forwarding from Evergem (Ghent). It specialises in trading across Western Europe, focusing on UK, France, Germany and Benelux distribution. This will strengthen our position in the groupage market and reinforce our team with experienced specialists.
Apmex was founded in 2003 by Alain Merckx. Today, his company has six employees and achieves an annual turnover of about 2.5 million euros. It enjoys an excellent reputation in the groupage sector and is known for its professional services and sound market knowledge. “We have always opted for quality and not quantity. We can therefore count on very loyal customers, dedicated employees and loyal transport partners,” he says.
“I will be retiring n May 2023 and I have no family heirs. We therefore looked for a buyer who would ensure continuity and maintain quality. We found it in Transuniverse Forwarding. An additional advantage for our staff is that our head office in Evergem is located a few kilometres from Transuniverse’s in Wondelgem,” he explains. All employees are making the switch.
A clear win-win
For Frank Adins, chairman of Transuniverse Forwarding, this takeover is a clear win-win for both companies. “Apmex actually does the same thing as Transuniverse, albeit on a smaller scale. This integration thus strengthens our groupage position in a number of key countries. Thanks to Apmex’ good relations with its transport partners, we also secure additional capacity, which is not evident in the current market conditions. And we welcome new colleagues with proven know-how. We are also able to offer Apmex customers a wider range of destinations. And new career opportunities are created for Apmex staff”.
Continuity guaranteed
Alain Merckx remains on board until the end of April 2023. “In doing so, I can ensure continuity and support integration. Operationally, little will change: both companies will gradually merge,” he says.
