Linwood wholesale business snapped up by competitor ahead of their move into the area

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A Linwood business has been snapped up by a wholesale giant ahead of their move into the area.Iain Hill Ltd, a wholesale operation based on Napier Street that specialises in soft drinks, confectionery, snacks and other impulse products, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest food and drink wholesalers, ahead of its move to Renfrewshire in January next year.Family-owned Filshill, based at Hillington Park, Glasgow are relocating to a brand new 123,034sqft distribution centre at Westway Park near Glasgow Airport.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here.All 15 members of staff at Iain Hill Ltd are now JW Filshill employees.Simon Hannah, chief executive officer at JW Filshill, said: “Iain Hill Ltd is a perfect fit for Filshill given the many synergies between the two businesses – both independent family-owned companies with the same values and people-focused culture, and a similar geography given their proximity to each other in Renfrewshire.

Both Filshill and Iain Hill use the same IT and app suppliers which will make the transition easier.“I have known Iain Hill and his wife, Aileen, for many years and they are excellent operators with a strong and loyal customer base and an exceptional team of employees who we are looking forward to welcoming to the Filshill family and who will benefit from career progression opportunities in the future.”Iain Hill, managing director of Iain Hill Ltd, launched the business from his parents’ garage 32 years ago.

He said: “There’s a great synergy between the two businesses and the most important thing for me is that my staff will be moving to a like-minded independent, family-owned business that takes