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Our History
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1985
Bibby Distribution Founded
Bibby Line Group establishes Bibby Distribution, building a strong UK logistics network known for reliability and service.
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2010
Bibby Distribution purchase the Trade and Assets from MRS
Bibby Distribution acquires the trade and assets of MRS Distribution following its administration, strengthening its presence in the packaging sector.
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2010
Bibby Distribution Acquires TM Logistics & Taygroup
Bibby Distribution expands its high cube network with strategic locations for transport and warehouse operations through the acquisitions of regional logistics providers; TM Logistics and Taygroup.
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2011
Bibby Distribution Acquires Atchison Topeka
Bibby Distribution strengthens its food-ingredients logistics capability through the acquisition of Atchison Topeka, a leading midlands based haulier serving the food manufacturing sector.
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2016
Sale of Direct Workforce to Primestaff
Bibby Distribution sells its staffing subsidiary, Direct Workforce, to Primestaff Group, enabling greater focus on core logistics, warehousing, and transport services.
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2017
Sale of System Training
Bibby Distribution sells its training subsidiary System Training, marking a strategic move to concentrate solely on logistics, supply chain, and distribution services.
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2018
Menzies Acquired by Endless LLP (Split from Menzies Aviation)
Endless LLP acquires AB Outsourcing Group, separating it from the Menzies Aviation business under John Menzies plc and creating a platform for transformation and long-term growth.Â
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2018
Fleet Transition to Fully High-Cube Network Completed
Bibby Distribution completes its transition to a fully high-cube trailer fleet, boosting load capacity, operational efficiency, and network standardisation across the UK.
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2018
Sale of PLS (Pallet Pooling Business)
Bibby Distribution divests its logistics and pallet-pooling arm, PLS, to streamline operations and focus on time-critical core logistics services.
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2019
National Planning Centres Introduced
Bibby Distribution reorganises its planning and scheduling functions into two national planning centres, enhancing operational efficiency, resource utilisation, and customer service.
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2020
AB Outsourcing Group Acquires Bibby Distribution
AB Outsourcing Group expands its logistics network through the acquisition of Bibby Distribution Ltd, strengthening UK supply-chain capability and specialist transport services. The Bibby Distribution business continues as a separate legal entity within the Menzies Group following the acquisition, with a formal name change to AB Outsourcing.
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2021
AB Outsourcing Group Acquires JBT Distribution
AB Outsourcing Group expands its logistics network through the acquisition of JBT Distribution, a leading independent logistics and supply chain services business, extending its network coverage with six additional operating centres in Scotland.
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2022
JBT Distribution joins AB Outsourcing
JBT Distribution is hived up into AB Outsourcing to consolidate operational and financial control.
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2023
InPost Strategic Investment
InPost Group partners with AB Outsourcing Group to accelerate innovation and sustainable last-mile logistics across the UK.
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2024
InPost Demerger & AB Outsourcing
Following InPost's acquisition of Menzies Distribution Group and its Express & Newstrade operations, the logistics division demerges, allowing AB Outsourcing to be a standalone business built on a high-cube network and driven by technology, innovation and end-to-end supply-chain excellence.
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Present
Driving the Next Era of Supply Chain Excellence
AB Outsourcing continues to lead with technology, data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth, driving innovation and shaping the future of logistics.
