Menzies Distribution buys Thistle Couriers

Menzies Distribution has bought Aberdeen-based Thistle Couriers. This is the third acquisition that Menzies has made over the past 12 months, having bought the courier firms AJG Parcels in Inverness and Oban Express in 2015.

Formed in 1998, Thistle Couriers provides a UK-wide same-day service, delivering around 1,000 overnight parcels, and making 450 parcel collections daily with its 45 staff and fleet of more than 25 vehicles, covering Aberdeen city and the wider Grampian region.

Mark Cassie, Managing Director of Menzies Distribution, said: “The purchase of Thistle Couriers strengthens the infrastructure we’ve built with the acquisitions of AJG and Oban Express, and adds a time-critical, same-day service to our portfolio.

“With our existing geographical reach, especially in harder to access towns, we are able to deliver further and wider than many other players operating within this market – and I think this latest acquisition underlines our appeal to companies seeking cost-efficient deliveries to the North of Scotland. We believe that we can offer a compelling partnership proposition to the UK’s major parcel carriers.”

Anabela and Ewan Ferguson of Thistle Couriers, said: “This was a great move for us, and for our people. We’ve been warmly welcomed into the Menzies family, and are excited to play our part in the future that Menzies Distribution are building within the Scottish parcel industry.”