ADVANTAGE BUSINESS SUPPLIES ACQUIRES NEW BUSINESS

Advantage Business Supplies Ltd Hereford has expanded its client portfolio and boosted its annual turnover to £4m following the acquisition of Data 3 Ltd in Ledbury.

Chris Davies and Phil Brace

The acquisition of Data 3 Ltd is part of Advantages long term growth strategy. The takeover will give Advantage Business Supplies access to a larger client base, the ability to introduce more associated products and a greater presence along the M5 corridor in Gloucestershire.

Data 3,s Ledbury-based retail outlet will receive investment for development, while its commercial arm will be amalgamated into Advantage Business Supplies 10,000sq ft warehouse in Hereford.

Phil Brace Managing Director of Advantage Business Supplies Ltd Commented "We have been looking for a local acquisition for some time now and the opportunity to work with Chris and his team at Data 3 is a perfect fit. Both Businesses share a very similar culture which will help as the two companies merge. The combined turnover will increase to circa Four million pounds which when added to our sister company in Ellesmere Ports turnover of four and a half million gives us a combined turnover of eight and a half million pounds, This makes us one of the largest independent office supply companies in the UK and will enhance our position within the industry to ensure we can supply at market best pricing coupled with a dynamic approach to offering the ultimate levels of Customer Service. We are truly looking forward to exciting times".

Chris Davies, Managing Director for Data 3 commented: “joining forces with Advantage Business Supplies offers considerable potential for growth and staff will benefit greatly from the career opportunities available in the future”.