KGH continues their European expansion by acquiring DVL-Customs BVBA in Belgium
PRESS RELEASE
KGH Customs Services (“KGH”) has acquired the independent customs declaration business DVL-Customs BVBA (“DVL”) thus strengthening its position on the Belgian market. The acquisition further contributes to KGH’s position as a pan-European trade and customs management company.
The acquisition of DVL follows KGH’s recent expansion in Europe and is the third acquisition over the past six months. The acquisition further improves KGH’s abilities to provide Belgian and European customers with a vast range of services.
- “Belgium is an important market and the acquisition of DVL will further strengthen and broaden our service offering to our Belgian and European customers.”, says Lars Börjesson CEO of KGH. “Johny Lenaerts and the DVL team have built a reputable business in Belgium and is delivering qualitative services to its customer base. We look forward to join common strengths and take the next step within trade and customs management.”
- “We are very excited about joining KGH.”, says Johny Lenaerts, founder and majority owner of DVL. “With KGH’s international footprint, network and financial strength, we have the opportunity to further develop the business we have today. We really look forward to support KGH’s European customers and provide them with a great service.”
For further information please contact Sandy Van Herck, Managing Director of KGH Customs Services in Belgium at +32 3 540 42 00 or sandy.vanherck@kghcustoms.com
About DVL-Customs BVBA
DVL-Customs BVBA is an independent customs broker founded in 2009. The company has one office in Belgium, which is located in Antwerp. DVL has a team of 16 professionals offering various services such as Customs Declaration services as well as Education and Consulting.
About KGH Customs Services
KGH is the leading independent provider of customs services, including Customs Declarations, VAT Representation, Customs Consulting, Customs Academy, Customs Software and Border Services. KGH provides its competence through own presence in Europe and globally with its partner network. The company was founded in 1963. Today, it has more than 14,000 customers throughout Europe. KGH has its own offices at all major ports and borders in Europe, and has 670 employees in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, France and Italy. KGH is owned by Bridgepoint Development Capital, a major international private equity group focused on investing in market-leading businesses, working with management teams to create and realize value within its portfolio companies. (www.kghcustoms.com)
