PRESS RELEASE: SILK CONTRACT LOGISTICS ANNOUNCES THE PURCHASE OF ROCKE BROTHERS
The Directors of Silk Contract Logistics Pty Ltd (SCL) are excited to announce the acquisition of the Victorian-based wharf carrier, Rocke Brothers Pty Ltd.
Mr Brendan Boyd, the Managing Director of SCL, stated that “the purchase of Rocke Brothers marks an historic moment in the journey of both businesses”.
“Rocke Brothers is a significant operator in the cartage of containers to and from the Melbourne waterfront with a reputation for safety, quality and customer service.
“This purchase marks the coming together of two dynamic Australian logistics companies, each with a strong history in the Australian transport and logistics industry.
“This announcement marks an exciting next step in SCL’s journey and aligns with the strategy SCL has held for the past five years in relation to growth and a vision to be recognised by our target customers as their partner of choice in the provision of integrated logistics solutions.”
“I firmly believe that the addition of Rocke Brothers will complement SCL’s ability to deliver on that vision.
“The Operations at Rocke Brothers and SCL will continue as they currently do, and it is expected that the Clients of both businesses should experience no change or disruption to their current services as a result of this acquisition”, confirmed Mr John Sood, Director and Chief Operating Officer at SCL.
“This is the third acquisition made by SCL in the last 14 months, following the acquisition of wharf carriers in Brisbane and Sydney, and compliments SCL’s existing presence in the Victorian-based wharf cartage sector.
“It also positions SCL for further exciting opportunities in the short to medium term.”
For further information, please contact Brendan Boyd on 0408 122 085 or by email at [email protected].
Company Background on Silk Contract Logistics Pty Ltd
Silk Contract Logistics has been built on the foundation and reputation of two dynamic Australian logistics companies.
In 2012, Kagan Logistics and Hoffmann Transport merged to form Silk Contract Logistics. With individual company histories dating back more than 50 years and 100 years respectively, SCL is now one of the most experienced warehousing and transport operations in – and across – the country.
In February 2014, the management team along with equity partner Gandel Invest acquired Silk Contract Logistics from Gresham Private equity. In February 2016, the then Executive Directors Brendan Boyd, John Sood and George Lerias bought out Gandel Invest. Since then George Lerias’ shares were purchased by the other two Executive Directors, who remain active shareholders in the Group.
With a large and satisfied work force, an established safety record and tier 1 technology to support its operations, Silk Contract Logistics stands tall in the Australian logistics community. It is a business that believes our success is based on the success of both its customers and staff and it is completely committed to achieving this for all stakeholders.
SCL has wharf cartage, warehousing and managed distribution services along Australia’s Eastern Seaboard, as well as in South Australia and Western Australia. It operates at 27 locations across Australia, including a new purpose-built facility within the Port of Brisbane, that will open later this month.
Company Background on Rocke Brothers Pty Ltd
Rocke Brothers Pty. Ltd. began operating in 2003 in Justin Road, Brooklyn, before moving to the present location at Alick Road, Brooklyn in Melbourne’s western suburbs, in 2004. The company as a depot in Lara, Victoria servicing the Geelong region. The Company continues to specialise in waterfront transport and associated services and, with Michael, Matthew and Paul Rocke, maintains an unbroken line of five (5) generations/150 years of the family in road transport.
Rocke Brothers offers a comprehensive range of port-related services:
• Container storage and handling
• Facilities approved for AQIS inspections
• Cool Rooms to store temperature-controlled inventory
• Packing and unpacking of containers
• Warehouse storage and inventory management
• Power for refrigerated containers
• Container transport between terminals, customer warehouses and container parks
• Tautliner and flat-bed trailers for transport delivery of loose cargo
