10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish family-owned engineer acquires English player
The Turbo Guy, the Glasgow-based turbo remanufacturing specialist, has expanded its trade-only business south of the Border with the acquisition of Turbocharger Service (UK) Limited (TCS) in Huddersfield.
The Turbo Guy said it will now be able to offer trade customers, including motor factors and parts distributors across the north of England, with same day delivery of its premium quality remanufactured turbos for cars and light commercial vehicles.
It has achieved continuous year-on-year growth since launching in 2010.
The firm said that, in the near term, TCS will continue to operate under its own name and all seven staff are being retained. This includes TCS founder Ian Goodall, who will work alongside Allan Mitchell, managing director and founder of The Turbo Guy, to develop the company's customer base in the UK.
It added that, as well as the ease of access to its evolving range of high quality turbochargers, repairers will benefit from the launch of a technical support telephone service, which The Turbo Guy will be introducing in the next few months.
Allan Mitchell, left, with Ian Goodall at the TCS premises in Huddersfield. (Image: The Turbo Guy) Mr Mitchell said: 'Our strategic acquisition of TCS represents a major milestone for The Turbo Guy, which will accelerate our growth ambitions and help take the business to the next level, in terms of product availability, technical expertise and customer service.
'We are looking forward to working closely with Ian Goodall and his experienced team, who we've known for many years and anticipate a significant uplift in business, as a result of our expanded market presence.'
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