Confex growth continues with more new members

Hot on the heels of its successful annual conference in Barcelona, Confex is celebrating as another three new members join the group, further strengthening its buying power and geographical reach

Tom Gittins, CEO, Confex said: “We are delighted to welcome Ahmed Foods, A C Georgiades and Regency Service and Solutions to the group – their combined turnover adds an impressive £56.2m to our group turnover, which further bolsters our strength and buying power as a group.

“In addition, these three new members add yet more diversity to the group, which we all benefit from. By combining our insight, knowledge and expertise, it’s no wonder that Confex is outperforming other buying groups in the sector.”

A C Georgiades are a national soft drink wholesaler and distributor located in Morpeth, Northumberland and Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Selling to a wide range of wholesalers, cash and carries, groups and chains.

“There are really exciting times ahead for us as Confex members,” said Chris Georgiades, managing director (pictured). “Our aim is to add more variety to our portfolio and to be able to communicate with the wider wholesale industry, so joining Confex was an incredibly easy decision.”

Regency Services and Solutions, based in Manchester, has joined the group in order to achieve its strategic objectives. Managing director Jarrod Normie said: “As a business, we are really excited to join the Confex family. As we take the business to the next level, joining a buying group is a logical step forward and so far, Confex has delivered a stand-out service.”

Bradford-based Ahmed Foods supply the hospitality and restaurant trade in the north of England with a vast range of chilled, frozen, ambient and fresh produce.

“Ahmed Foods Bradford is proud to join the Confex buying group,” said Tanweer Ahmed, director. “We look forward to working closely with the central team who have been extremely attentive. We plan to both expand our current range and strengthen our supply partnerships with the support of the group.”

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