Cary Group strengthens its market position with the acquisition of Western AG Limited in Northern Ireland
Cary Group has acquired Western AG Limited, which trades as National Windscreens in Northern Ireland. The strategic purchase completes Cary Group’s acquisition of the National Windscreens consortium membership in the UK.
“Cary Group has invested significantly in the UK, having started the consolidation of the National Windscreens members 7 years ago, and with this latest acquisition we are in a fantastic position to enhance further the service for our customers”, says Stuart Boon, Managing Director Cary Group UK.
Western AG Limited is a well-established provider of windscreen fitting services across Northern Ireland, trading as National Windscreens, and is positioned as a trusted provider to both UK wide and local Northern Ireland customers. The company was established 23 years ago and is run by its owners Frazer Follis and Barry Loughran. Barry will remain connected to Western AG via a multi-year supply agreement with his Distribution company, ESG. Frazer, Finance Director, and Peter McGeown, General Manager, will remain with Western AG and become a part of the Cary Group UK organisation going forward.
The UK is Cary Group’s second largest market. Cary Group's acquisition strategy focuses on platform acquisitions to enter new geographic markets, add-on acquisitions to strengthen its presence in existing markets, and smaller acquisitions to improve its footprint and achieve additional scale on a local market. Over the past four years, Cary Group has made several key platform and add on acquisitions, which have not only increased revenue but also established Cary Group in new markets, contributing to the consolidation of the highly fragmented European Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement market.
For more information, please contact:
Helene Gustafsson, Head of Corporate Communication, Cary Group
Tel: +46 708 684 050
Email: helene.gustafsson@carygroup.com
Joakim Rasiwala, Chief Acquisition & Integration Officer, Cary Group
Tel.: +46 702 95 50 22
Email: joakim.rasiwala@carygroup.com
About Cary Group
Cary Group specialises in sustainable solutions for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a complementary offering in vehicle damage repair. With good accessibility, high-quality products and smart solutions, we help our customers make simplified and sustainable choices. We call it Smarter solutions for sustainable car care. For more information, please visit www.carygroup.com.
