The Delivery Group Bolsters Fleet with 20 New Tiger Trailers
Portfolio | Jan 20, 2025 | Next Wave Partners LLP
The Delivery Group (TDG), a company offering national and international SME e-commerce and direct mail services, has expanded its fleet by acquiring 20 new custom trailers from Tiger Trailers. This decision is in line with TDG's strategic efforts to enhance its operational capabilities, especially as its service scale allows it to handle over a billion items annually across its six national hubs with a robust workforce. The newly added trailers include 10 curtain siders with tuckaway tail-lifts and 10 moving double-deck box vans, tailored to meet TDG's specific operational needs. The trailers incorporate reinforced structural elements and advanced safety systems such as electronically controlled hydraulic locks to prevent load errors, reflecting TDG's investment in efficient and secure logistics solutions. Martin Johnson, the Operations Director at TDG, emphasized the importance of collaboration with Tiger Trailers in achieving a tailored solution that balances flexibility, strength, and reliability.
Sectors
- E-commerce Logistics
- Transportation and Fleet Management
Geography
- United Kingdom – The Delivery Group operates its main operations and national sorting hubs within the UK, a key geography for its logistics services.
Industry
- E-commerce Logistics – The Delivery Group operates in e-commerce logistics, offering services necessary for the smooth delivery and handling of large volumes of items.
- Transportation and Fleet Management – The acquisition of the new trailers by The Delivery Group falls under the transportation and fleet management industry showcasing transport logistics enhancement.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delivery Group | Target Company | Company | A provider of national and international SME e-commerce and specialist direct mail services. |
| Next Wave Partners LLP | Private Equity Firm | Company | The private equity firm associated with The Delivery Group. |
| Tiger Trailers | Supplier | Company | A trailer manufacturer that supplied the custom trailers to The Delivery Group. |
| Martin Johnson | Operations Director | Person | The operations director at The Delivery Group, commenting on the trailer acquisition. |