Menzies Distribution buys Scottish leaflet distributor
Menzies Distribution has bought the Scottish-based arts and tourism leaflet display specialist EAE (Edinburgh Arts and Entertainment). Menzies Distribution said that the acquisition of EAE will “extend the market leading position it already occupies in England through the subsidiary Take One Media, the UK’s leading business in display and distribution of tourism information”.
The company will continue to trade as EAE under the leadership of General Manager Glen Bennett, who will report into Philippa Harris, Managing Director of Take One Media.
Paul McCourt, Managing Director of Menzies Distribution said: “This deal gives us two major advantages for the price of one. Firstly, it complements our Take One business, already the UK’s market leader in the field of tourism display and distribution, providing us with complete Scottish coverage.
“Secondly, it is another opportunity for us to maximise resource efficiency during daylight hours when our staff and vans are not engaged in newspaper deliveries.
“It’s another significant step for Menzies Distribution as we look to make the best use of our unrivalled network and capabilities, especially for final mile deliveries and hard-to-reach areas.”
EAE was established in 1987 by a consortium of nine heritage, cultural and tourism organisations and has since grown into Scotland’s largest print distribution and display specialist, with 12 regional storage and distribution centres. It services around 2,400 regularly merchandised display stands and 3,000 outlets on behalf of around 800 clients, ranging from government bodies and major institutions in Glasgow and Edinburgh to small B&Bs and visitor attractions in the Highlands.
Take One has around 8,000 merchandised displays and 29,000 outlets in total, supported by print, web, email and digital promotion channels. It handles 50m pieces of print across 1,500 customers.
Over the past two years Menzies has also acquired AJG Parcels of Inverness, Oban Couriers and Thistle Couriers in Aberdeen.
