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“The deal brings together two successful businesses and strong brands, creating greater capacity for R Collard and expanding the services available to Raymond Brown Waste Solutions’ existing customers” says Rob who as founder and owner remains a hands-on presence at R Collard Ltd, “We felt there was great synergy between the two companies in terms of service profile as well as approach to recycling and sustainability “
R Collard and Raymond Brown Fleet
Don Coates, Chief Executive Officer commented: “Raymond Brown Waste Solutions has been a key part of the group’s overall development but will now have more opportunities for growth as part of a focussed waste business. I thank my colleagues for their hard work and dedication to Raymond
Brown Group over the years and with them all the best in what I am sure will be a prospering waste company. Raymond Brown Group will now concentrate on growing its Quarry Products and Fortis IBA divisions both of which have had recent success in securing new reserves and contracts.”
Rob and his management team are keen to reassure existing customers of both companies that it will be ‘business as usual’ following the announcement:
“The integration of RBWS’ facilities, fleet, equipment and – most importantly – it’s people including the existing management team will enable us to achieve a seamless transition of service for existing customers,” he continues, “The two brands will continue to exist alongside each other as we work to merge RBWS into Collard Group.”
Raymond Brown Waste Solutions operates the Chilton Waste and Brown Skips brands.
The acquisition coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of R Collard Ltd and marks a major milestone in the company’s history.
Rob started as a sole trader in 1994 with a second-hand tipper lorry providing haulage services to local construction companies. The last five years has seen significant investment in plant and equipment, including a state-of-the-art wash plant and new ready-mixed concrete plant, as well as strategic acquisitions include the purchase of his late-father’s waste management business M Collard Ltd in August 2016.
Collard Group’s acquisition of Raymond Brown Waste Solutions is the next in a series of strategic manoeuvres for the company. In 2016 Rob purchased his late-father’s waste business M Collard Ltd and in 2015 he invested £3.5m in a state of the art wash-plant (pictured).
www.hub-4.com November/December 2019 - Issue 59
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