Macintyre Transport deal a significant leap for Turners’ container ambitions

January 18, 2016 Chris Druce


 

The purchase of Macintyre Transport is a “significant” move that has doubled the size of Turners (Soham)’s container vehicle fleet in one fell swoop, according to its boss Paul Day. Speaking to Motortransport.co.uk after last week’s acquisition of the Felixstowe-headquartered business, MD Day said discussions began after he became aware that Harvey Macintyre was looking to retire. “He was comfortable about how we were going to run it,” said Day. “It is a well run business, which you have to […]




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