DK brings Lemonpath’s contract packing and logistics skills into the Group

DK Group Investments is delighted to announce that is has acquired Lemonpath, a leading operator in the contract packing and logistics sectors.

Lemonpath provides contract packing and logistics services to a wide ranging customer base, operating in sectors including, fashion, food, retail, gift, garden, print, point of sale, DIY and wholesale. They have c.300,000 sq. ft. at two principal facilities at Syston near Leicester and Loughborough.

Lemonpath has very successfully grown revenues and profits over the last ten years by providing consistently outstanding service levels to its customers.

Chris Antliff, the founder and former owner of Lemonpath will remain as Managing Director of Lemonpath and will join the DK Group senior management team (SMT). As with all the members of the SMT, Chris will also have responsibilities across the wider group.

Chris commented: “DK Group, as a family owned business, shares the Lemonpath philosophy of outstanding customer service. By joining forces with DK, we will be creating a platform for growth for both Lemonpath and DK”.

Kevin Higginson, CEO of DK Group Investments said:

“I am delighted to welcome Chris and the Lemonpath team to the DK Group. Chris has been hugely successful in growing Lemonpath over the last ten years. The DK senior management team are now looking forward to working with Chris to drive the DK Group growth strategy forward over the coming years”.

The enlarged DK Group is a leading player in the, Auto Logistics, Contract Packing and Fulfilment and Packaging sectors. It will have revenues well in excess of £45m, with over 600 employees, up to 400 agency staff at times of peak demand, and occupies facilities in excess of 1million sq. ft., across 10 sites, in the UK and Germany.

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