Hargreaves Services has acquired Gilbraith Tankers of Lancashire for £2m, in order to expand its Hargreaves Bulk Liquid Transport business. Gilbraith is a long established bulk liquid transport company based in the North West of England, with a fleet comprising 48 tankers. Gareth Vicary, Managing Director of HBLT commented "We are delighted to have acquired the Gilbraith business. This will extend our geographic and client coverage by adding a dedicated depot in the North West to our existing base in the Midlands. Gilbraith is a long established business with an excellent reputation and good client base. As part of the Hargreaves group we will continue to provide enhanced logistical solutions to major clients". Derek Pilkington, Chairman of Gilbraith commented "We are pleased to have joined HBLT, and are confident that our family business will be in good hands, thus giving even better service to clients, thereby securing employment for our workforce, and continuation of our name". [press release].