Acquisition strengthens Smith Cooper in north east

Smith Cooper System Partners has acquired Cellular Solutions ' business systems division as part of its expansion plans in the north east.

Based in Sunderland, the core systems team at Cellular have worked together for more than 20 years, bringing vast experience in the Sage Channel and skills and knowledge around CRM and SME level manufacturing.

Like Smith Cooper System Partners, the business provides all the standard Sage 200 products and services and enjoys fantastic long term relationships with their clients.

Chris Smith (pictured), MD of Smith Cooper, said “The acquisition of Cellular Solutions Business Systems Division is a tremendous development for our Northern region and also our business at large.

“We very much welcome our new customers and are excited to work with them and increase our footprint in the North East.

“However, there is also no question that Peter Clark and his team, who are all joining us from Cellular, are of the highest quality and are going to be a massive asset to our business in terms of both their skillsets and as quality colleagues.

“We have recently doubled our office space in our Newcastle premises and I suspect we maybe increasing it again very shortly! ”

Peter Clark, divisional manager of Cellular Solutions Business Systems, said: “Both myself and the team have worked really hard over many years to build the client relationships we enjoy today.

“Having worked with the Smith Cooper team as partners for several months, it was clear that we had a shared ethos and myself and the team are very much looking forward to formally joining the business and working with Chris Smith and his team.

“I believe this transaction will bring major benefits to our customers, suppliers and staff and I am excited to help push Smith Cooper forward both locally in the North East region and as part of the wider business. ”