Environmental Consultants White Young Green (WYG) has bought privately owned transport specialists Savell Bird and Axon (SBA) in an £18 million deal.

SBA provides transport advice to the property industry throughout the UK and is recognised as a leader in their field. It has offices in London, Manchester and Cardiff. Its clients include many of the UK’s leading property solutions to transport problems.

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The transport company, formed in 1994 by Andrew Savell, David Bird and Michael Axon has over 70 staff and an annual turnover of approximately £8m.

Lawrie Haynes, Chief Executive said: “High level transportation consultancy has been identified as strategically important for the future development of the WYG Group and I am delighted that Savell Bird and Axon has joined the business. SBA brings with it a market leading pedigree of expertise with an excellent reputation and strong client base. The SBA team will significantly strengthen our own growing profile as well as being a good strategic fit into our multi-discipline business.”

(JM)