UK's DX Group Acquires UK Third-Party Logistics Provider to Expand Automated Warehousing Services

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 12, UK integrated logistics company DX Group announced the acquisition of third-party logistics provider Fulfil with Synergy (FwS), incorporating its multi-channel order fulfilment, retail distribution, warehousing management and value-added services into the Group's existing contract logistics operations. FwS is headquartered in Northampton, UK, and employs approximately 280 people. Founder and CEO Gary Rees and the existing management team will continue to lead the business following the acquisition.

Founded in 1981, FwS primarily provides warehousing, order processing, product distribution, returns management and customised value-added services to retail companies and growing e-commerce brands. The company operates a purpose-built logistics facility in Northampton, utilising AutoStore robotic warehousing systems and automated equipment to manage inventory, process orders and provide real-time inventory information. Its operations run 7 days a week, processing thousands of orders and returns daily, with approximately 280 employees.

In its e-commerce fulfilment business, FwS has obtained Amazon Seller-Fulfilled Prime eligibility, making it one of the few third-party logistics providers in the UK approved to participate in the programme. Its technology systems are integrated with the Amazon platform, allowing eligible merchants to process Prime orders directly through FwS warehouses and deliver products to end consumers. The acquisition gives DX Group ready-made e-commerce order processing capability, along with the corresponding warehousing automation facilities and customer service systems.

Following completion of the acquisition, FwS will create synergies with DX's existing warehousing, contract logistics and value-added services operations. DX can connect FwS's warehousing and e-commerce order processing services with its own nationwide delivery network, offering business customers combined services spanning warehousing, order fulfilment and last-mile delivery, covering both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) transport needs. FwS's existing management team will remain in place to oversee the ongoing operation and development of the business.

This is DX Group's third acquisition since going private, following its earlier acquisitions of UK logistics companies HBC Logistics and Express Freight. Since completing its privatisation under investment firm H.I.G. Capital, DX Group has continued to supplement its specialised logistics operations through acquisitions. The Group currently operates over 120 sites across the UK and Ireland with more than 5,000 employees, covering parcels, freight, document transport, warehousing fulfilment and last-mile delivery.