ECS Group swoops on Ireland-based IAM
27 / 11 / 2023
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ECS Group said it has acquired GSSA International Airline Marketing (IAM) to expand its market share in Ireland to 30%.
IAM was founded in Dublin, in 1989, by Sean McCool, father of current managing director, Ian McCool and currently serves more than 15 airlines.
Its main office is in Stoneybatter, around 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, and it also has a presence in Cork and Belfast.
The company added a trucking division in the mid-1990s and also offers handling and dangerous goods training.
It claims to process around 25% of Ireland’s annual air cargo exports.
IAM managing director Ian McCool said that joining ECS Group would allow the company to have a global presence, something that is becoming increasingly important in the GSA market.
“Our rapidly changing air cargo industry landscape demands a solid global presence and innovative and flexible service solutions,” said McCool.
“In ECS Group, IAM sees a partner with an international reputation as a market leader, and one that recognizes the importance of growing its global business via a network of well-established local market representative offices.
“We are proud to become part of a group that is forward-looking, technologically advanced, and known to be a highly supportive business partner that is committed to promoting sustainability in the industry.”
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