Palletforce member Onpoint Group acquires Nottingham haulier Eric Elliott Transport

Eric Elliott Transport, which was founded in the 1950s, provides haulage and waste removal services to clients in the agriculture, construction, demolition and recycling sectors from its depots in Nottingham. It has an operating licence for 25 trucks and 20 trailers and employs around 15 staff.

Palletforce member Onpoint hailed the deal as a “milestone” in its expansion plans, enabling them to grow their geographic footprint.

In a statement, Onpoint said: “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Eric Elliott Transport, a move that significantly expands our capabilities and regional presence.

“This strategic acquisition strengthens our portfolio by adding specialised expertise and services in key areas, further enabling us to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.”

Onpoint said its broader range of services now extends to bulk haulage, walking-floor trailers, muck-away services, grab hire, aggregates supply and recycling following the acquisition, complementing its existing logistics solutions to offer customers “a true one-stop-shop experience for all their transport and waste management needs”.

Alex Bush, Onpoint commercial director, added: “This acquisition is a milestone in our growth journey, allowing us to better serve our customers in Nottingham and beyond.

“By combining our teams’ experience and capabilities, we are positioned to deliver even greater value, efficiency and sustainability across our operations.

“This move is not just about growth for Onpoint Group, it’s about enhancing the customer experience and setting new standards in our industry.”

The acquisition was led by Oliver Rigby, KBS corporate deal executive. Andrew King of Duncan & Toplis and James McKimm and Guvvy Sandhu of Mackrell Solicitors also worked on the deal.