Carousel Expands Its Portfolio with BDA Acquisition

Carousel Logistics Expandits Its Reach by Picking Up BDA Logistics

What Went Down?

Carousel Logistics—known in the industry for blindingly fast service‑logistics and tech wizardry, with a backing from private‑equity firm Livingbridge—has just swallowed up BDA Logistics Innovation. The move pumps more European legs into Carousel’s belt‑sized machine and adds juicy hands on experience in the high‑stakes aftermarket parts market.

Why This Matters

The merger ups Carousel’s game‑changer status across Europe. Now there’s a broader service menu and, thanks to dedicated air‑bridges, a sprawling network that now reaches the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK.

Clients Get a Smorgasbord of Perks

All‑Seeing Data: The Gateway platform ties every cargo thread into a single view. No more guessing games.
Direct ERP Tango: The new tech is directly plugged into ERP systems, giving customers the kind of transparency that would make most CEOs blush.
Wider Transport Web: Extra air and road lanes mean more options. Plus, quick‑turn parcel or pallet service and bespoke warehousing gets a serious upgrade.

Corporate Boom

Carousel’s third acquisition since 2016 is actually its biggest by far, lifting expected revenues into the fifties. The buy‑build‑partner strategy that the Livingbridge investment sparked in 2013 is now on full display.

Rebranding & Leadership Pie

BDA gets a new name—Carousel. Kevin Turner stays on as the fearless manager of the air‑bridge division, while his crew remains unchanged.

Quotes from the Crew

Graham Martin, Co‑Founder & Group CEO: “We’ve long admired BDA’s service levels and their knack for excellence. This partnership lets us blend top tech, a wider network, and stellar service into a single, unstoppable force. The benefits—both for clients and staff—are huge.”

Kevin Turner, Managing Director BDA: “Carousel’s rapid growth has been breathtaking. Together, aligning our strengths, we’re ready to deliver more agile tech and better service for our clients, all while creating exciting career prospects for our teams.”

Louise Kingston, Investment Director at Livingbridge: “Welcoming BDA into the Carousel family is a win for everyone. We’re proud to help Graham and the board steer Carousel to become the premier European aftermarket logistics platform.”