Freight Lines
Acquisition in 2016
Freight Lines Ltd is a transportation company based in Otorohanga, New Zealand, specializing in line haul, general, and bulk freight services. Established in 1993 by Jim and Peter Barker, the company emerged from a legacy of transport operations initiated by the Barker and Dow families in 1963. Freight Lines operates a diverse fleet that includes curtain siders, flat decks, drop-side tippers, refrigerated units, and tipping curtain siders, facilitating the movement of freight between New Zealand's North and South Islands. In addition to transportation, the company offers storage and warehousing solutions, reflecting its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its clients. Over the years, Freight Lines has expanded its operations, becoming part of the Jim Barker Group of Companies, which includes several other transport-related businesses.
Containerchain
Acquisition in 2016
Containerchain specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions aimed at improving connectivity, visibility, and efficiency within the landside container logistics sector. The company's platform is designed to optimize the movement of containers from port to door and back again, catering to depots, transport operators, terminals, freight forwarders, importers, and exporters. Key features include gate management, inventory management, container survey, repair, and automated billing. Containerchain operates in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong, offering real-time synchronized connectivity across the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.
oOh!media
Acquisition in 2011
oOh!media operates as a leading out-of-home media company, specializing in providing advertisers with creative solutions that reach consumers away from home. Its diverse portfolio includes large format billboards, digital signs across various public spaces, and online platforms targeting specific audiences. The company serves a wide range of clients, including advertisers, landlords, and community organizations.
ATF Services
Acquisition in 2010
ATF Services is a provider of temporary fencing and height safety equipment for hire, catering to residential, commercial, industrial, and events sectors in Australia and New Zealand. The company offers a wide range of products, including temporary fencing panels, crowd control barriers, hoarding panels, and various edge protection systems designed for both domestic and commercial use. Additionally, ATF Services supplies working platforms, void protection systems, gantry systems, and access tower solutions. The equipment is locally manufactured and rigorously tested to comply with Australian standards, ensuring safety and reliability across industries such as engineering, construction, government, maintenance, and special events. ATF Services also provides site-specific occupational health and safety risk assessments, event planning services, and transportation of products to and from customer locations, ensuring tailored solutions to meet specific application needs.