Fen-Bay Announces Transdek Acquisition

The acquisition of Transdek by UK company Fen-Bay has been announced. Fen-Bay is a provider of loading bay equipment, industrial doors, gates and barriers.

The Transdek acquisition will see the two companies work together under the Fen-Bay Group umbrella. The move is set to generate a combined workforce of 180 employees as well as a £20 million turnover. The group intends to increase its UK manufacturing base. It is also commited to strong sustained growth with other potential acquisitions in the future.

Transdek was founded in 1997. The company is an innovator in the logistics sector and has grown a strong reputation over the years. The company manufactures a range of surface-mounted, modular loading bay equipment. Its customers include some of the UK’s leading retailers.

The company’s production plant is in South Yorkshire. A three-time winner of the Queens Award for Enterprise, the organisation’s notable development work includes a range of rapid-install double deck lifts, which are designed to load high-capacity fixed double deck trailers. The company also offers vehicle-to-ground (V2G) lifts for loading vehicles at level-access sites.

Fen-Bay Group Managing Director Carl Sedlan says, “We see the acquisition of Transdek as a perfect fit for our range of products and services. We have seen significant growth in the scissor lift and dock leveller markets over the past years. Together with Transdek’s modular lifts and loading systems, we’ll now provide a total product and service portfolio for the industry.

“We were attracted to Transdek’s engineering and innovation capabilities, which dovetail with Fen-Bay’s strength in servicing and project management. We have also built a reputation as a market-leader in 24/7 maintenance thanks to our nationwide network of 60 Fen-Bay service engineers and investment in the latest servicing technology. This superb resource will also support Transdek’s products and customers as we move forwards.”

Leon Butler, Managing Director at Transdek, comments, “There are great synergies between the two companies. We’ve both developed excellent customer relations over the years. We have a major focus on providing the best products, services and after sales support for each unique application. The combination of Fen-Bay’s product portfolio, alongside Transdek’s modular lifts, means we can offer a one-stop shop, which will add value to our customers’ operations.”