Pocklington-based tyre wholesaler Bond International has acquired Easityre Ltd and Fife Autocentre Ltd, expanding its presence in Scotland.
The news follows Bond’s recently announced acquisition of a 200,000 sq ft warehouse in Bathgate, Scotland.
Scott Meechan of Easityre will join Bond and will assume the role of Managing Director for Scotland. Brian Meechan will also remain in the business to give his support and expertise in all areas of the combined tyre business north of the border.
Charlie Bond, CEO of Bond International, said: “Easityre and Fife Autocentre are major players and are well respected in the tyre industry in Scotland. Bond International has a very strong relationship with Brian and Scott, a relationship that was initially forged by my father Reg and Brian many years ago.
“When the Board set out its expansion plans in Scotland it made perfect sense to approach them and discuss a deal. Brian and Scott have an extensive knowledge and experience of the tyre industry in the area, and have developed strong relationships with many customers.
“For this reason, it was important for us that both Brian and Scott remain in the business and made perfect sense to appoint Scott as Managing Director for Bond International in Scotland. We are all extremely excited for the future of all our businesses moving forward.”
Brian Meechan, CEO of Easityre and Fife Autocentre, said: “We at Easityre Ltd and Fife Autocentre Ltd are excited about the future with Bond International. We believe that it is a good fit for both businesses and will provide a better service and range of products for all our Scottish Customers.
“It will also create many opportunities for our Staff which will be the key to our continued success. Our relationship with Bond International goes back many years, initially with Reg and latterly with Charlie who has taken the business in a new direction, and, after listening to his vision for the future, that sealed the deal for us.”
