Dunedin’s CitySprint buys Eagle Express
CitySprint, a distribution network backed by Dunedin, has acquired Eagle Express Worldwide Couriers.
The bolt-on is the seventh since the GP backed CitySprint in 2010 and will expand the firm's scale and reach. CitySprint, which has revenues of £100m, acquired Scarlet Couriers in July this year.
Company
Founded in 1998 and based in Woking, Eagle Express Worldwide Couriers is a courier and distribution company. In 2003, the firm bought Cargo & Midland Ltd to broaden its customer base.
People
Nicol Fraser is a partner at Dunedin and sits on CitySprint's board. Liz & Ian McLean are founders of Eagle Express.
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