Customs Support Group completes acquisition of Dundalk customs broker Beagans Limited

Customs Support Group (CSG) has acquired long-established Dundalk customs broker Beagans Limited to further cement its position as Ireland’s leading customs clearance provider.

CSG, a leading independent provider of customs clearance and trade solutions, has added the family-run, AEO-certified business to its roster of companies to further expand its footprint in the UK and Ireland.

The acquisition has bolstered CSG’s UK and Irish workforce to around 250 experts, boosting cross-border support and operational capacity.

Founded in 1953 and now in its third generation of family ownership, Beagans Limited brings decades of experience and deep expertise in customs clearance and excise duty management, along with strong capabilities in the food and agriculture sectors.

The company has built trusted, long-standing relationships with clients in Ireland and Northern Ireland and has extensive knowledge of the local market, particularly in handling exports and imports through Dublin Port.

CSG says this will strengthen its capabilities and reinforces the group’s strategic presence across Ireland and the UK–Ireland trade corridor.

Leveraging Beagans Limited’s digital capabilities, including modern customs software for fast and accurate declarations, CSG will expand and streamline its operations across the region.

John Wegman, CEO of Customs Support Group, said the acquisition further consolidates the firm’s position across the island of Ireland by adding scale and depth to its operations, increasing capacity to manage complex customs cases and broadening capabilities in areas such as deep sea trade and excise goods.

He added: “Acquiring Beagans Limited is a significant milestone for expanding our Irish operations and reinforcing the industries we serve.

“By combining Beagans Limited’s deep market expertise with our European network, we can offer clients even more comprehensive solutions, greater capacity, and a streamlined UK–Ireland goods flow.”

Since entering the Irish market through the acquisition of Bell Transport & Logistics Ltd in 2021, Customs Support Ireland’s business has built a strong reputation for efficient, reliable customs solutions in complex post-Brexit environments.

Following the addition of Beagans Limited, both companies will continue to operate from their existing offices, ensuring seamless service for clients throughout the integration.

In this transaction, both sides were supported by their trusted advisors – Grant Thornton and Kane Tuohy for Beagans Limited and Key Capital; Wallace Corporate Counsel; Rödl & Partner; Kiely & Co and Ploum & Matheson for Customs Support Group.