Lawrence David bought by Polish group Wielton

September 20, 2018 Kylie Noble

Laurence Marshall, CEO of Lawrence David (left) and Mariusz Golec, CEO of The Wielton Group (right).
 

UK trailer manufacturer Lawrence David has become part of the Wielton Group. Wielton is the third largest manufacturer of trailers in Europe with a primary listing on the Polish stock exchange. They have taken a 75% stake in Lawrence David after a deal was signed on 17 September. The group has a network of trailer businesses including Fruehauf in France and Langendorf in Germany alongside its core Polish manufacturing business. Lawrence Marshall senior is retiring as chairman of Lawrence David […]




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