ajor Welsh haulier set to be taken over
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• by Guy Sheppard One of the three main steel hauliers in South Wales is about to be taken over as the sector continues to struggle against a huge increase in competition from rail.
Brian Lewis, chief executive of Bridgend-based Canine Transport, has written to customers saying the company's sale to G Stiller (Transport) ) is likely to be agreed by the end of February. "It is the intention that for the foreseeable future both companies will continue to trade independently but will co-operate on day-to-day operations." says Lewis. "Carfine is of the firm opinion this development provides an opportunity to enhance all aspects of the service which you have come to expect from us."
Paul Stiller. MD of Stocktonon-Tees-based Stiller, which has a fleet of 230 vehicles, says Carline's fleet of 135 vehicles is predominantly involved in steel distribution. That is a very important part of our business but we do other distribution activities as well." he adds.
Canine. Faber Prest and Owens Road Services were made lead hauliers by British Steel f since renamed Corus Group) more than two years ago as part of a streamlining exercise. Until then the company had dealt directly with about 40 hauliers.