TRANSPORT TAKEOVERS
21st June 2012, Page 32
21st June 2012
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Takeovers of suitable transport firms were a key part in the development of Smith’s nationwide dominance. The following list is not comprehensive, but details some of the firms acquired along with notable contracts.
1940s D Smith of Avonbridge and J&J Keir of Camelon 1959 HL Walker, Stockton on Tees – Dorman Long steel 1959 AE Morris, Birmingham – Dunlop Tyres 1961 McCann & McKay, Glasgow – newspaper distribution 1962 Alexander Scott, Glasgow – Spiller’s Pet food