Groupe Charles André to expand Simon Gibson transport operation

There are no immediate plans to phase out the Simon Gibson Transport name, new owner Groupe Charles André (GCA) has said. Speaking following its acquisition of the bulk powder haulier CEO Delphine André said the market interests us and we would like to develop our expertise there and we believe that Simon Gibson is the right business partner to do it with. The GCA logo will be displayed on the doors of the Simon Gibson Transport's trucks to indicate their place in the group. André added that the plan was to speed up the expansion of the business and recruit more staff. GCA is active in the chemical, hydrocarbons, construction and dry bulk sectors. It has operated in Northern England since 1989, transporting liquid chemical products by road. Today it runs sites in Brentwood, Widnes and Billingham. GCA’s UK business, before the Simon Gibson Transport acquisition, had annual turnover of £12,000 in 2015.