NEWS: Westcoast acquires Spire Technology

Westcoast Holdings Ltd completes its acquisition of Spire Technology Ltd, enhancing its position as a leader in the UK IT distribution market

“There are so many benefits to the combination of Spire and Westcoast for both companies, vendors, UK resellers and employees. Firstly, it will add significantly to Westcoast’s components portfolio hence Spire will become the Group’s main components pillar – with full access to all the customers, finance and tools that make Westcoast such a strong distributor in the UK and Europe.”

“Both businesses emphasise their agility and flexibility when it comes to speed of decision making and performance as well as a strong customer intimacy. This cultural fit will help realise immediate mutual opportunities,” said Alex Tatham, Executive Director at Westcoast.

Spire Technology is based in Verwood, Dorset. The company has a strong team ethos with outstanding knowledge of the components market, great vendor partnerships and a loyal customer base. “Westcoast can only help grow our business,” commented John Appleton, Spire CEO, “and in return we can bring a range of accretive components vendors to Westcoast’s significant and diverse customer base. We are delighted that we can form part of Britain’s largest privately owned technology group and can use its considerable resources to accelerate our growth.”

For comment, please contact Alex Tatham

Alex.tatham@westcoast.co.uk

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