Overview
Cox Automotive has completed the acquisition of Bruntingthorpe Logistics Limited (BLL), a longtime vehicle-movement partner to Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS), to secure long-term capacity and enhance operational stability across its UK logistics network. Financial terms were not disclosed.
What’s changing
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BLL’s drivers and operational staff transfer into Cox Automotive.
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Martyn Rose remains as operations director to provide continuity.
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Owner Paul Cox will support the handover, then retire later this year.
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Cox Automotive will continue supporting BLL’s remaining customers during the transition.
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No details were provided on workforce size, fleet, or financial terms.
Why it matters
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Secures specialist logistics capacity that underpins vehicle preparation and remarketing at MVS.
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Locks in driver and equipment availability, aiming to reduce bottlenecks during peak volumes and improve predictability.
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Brings a key supplier in-house to align schedules, standardize processes, and strengthen accountability.
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Supports operational resilience and scalability amid rising demand and expanding operations.
Customer impact
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Day-to-day operations are expected to continue without interruption.
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Service consistency and leadership stability are emphasized during integration.
Context
BLL has long handled inbound and outbound movements for MVS, supporting the flow of cars and vans to and from preparation centers. The integration is intended to maintain the consistency and reliability customers expect as volumes and complexity increase.
What remains unspecified
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Specific sites and volumes, regulatory considerations, integration timelines, quantitative targets, and whether the Bruntingthorpe name will be retained.
