Major investment and new jobs for Armagh company

BREXIT has brought a dividend for an Armagh based customs and compliance company.

Allied Fleet Services, based at state of the art premises at Edenaveys Industrustrial Estate in the city, has announced a £500,000 investment that will create 15 new jobs.

The investment will also see Allied Fleet Services, founded in 2017 with operations across the UK, Ireland, Europe and India, rebrand to Allied Group as part of its evolution into a multi-service customs, compliance and logistics support provider.

The business has also relocated to new state of the art headquarters at Edenaveys Industrial Estate in Armagh and launched a new corporate website that reflects its broadened service offering and strengthened Group identity.

The investment reflects the scale of the organisation’s recent growth, with the business recording a 45% increase in revenue in 2024 and a further 12% rise in 2025, along with workforce growth from 15 employees in 2024 to 21 in 2025.

This uplift in revenue has been driven primarily by the expansion of the company’s customs and regulatory compliance services, as businesses seek greater support to navigate the complexities of trading in and from Northern Ireland.

Rising demand for accurate and compliant cross border customs support across the UK, Ireland and Europe have also contributed to this growth, with customers ranging from private individuals to manufacturers, FMCG firms, transportation operators and healthcare providers.

The Armagh based company’s transition to Allied Group brings its core services together under three specialist divisions, with Allied Customs delivering expert and compliant customs clearance across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Allied Freight provides end to end freight forwarding and logistics solutions, while Allied CBAM supports businesses as they prepare for the introduction of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Stephen McAneney, Founder and Director of Allied Group, said: “This investment represents a major milestone for our organisation and reflects the significant growth we have achieved in recent years.

“Customs and compliance sit at the heart of what we do, and the transition to Allied Group reflects the natural evolution of our organisation as we expand our service offering through our three specialist divisions and strengthen our role in supporting cross border trade across the UK, Ireland, Europe and further afield.

“The creation of new jobs, our move to larger headquarters in Armagh and the launch of our new website will give us the capacity to support more customers, more efficiently, across increasingly complex regulatory and cross border environments.

“Our growth has been driven by diversification and by the trust our clients place in us to deliver compliant, reliable and solutions focused support.

“As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, particularly in areas such as customs and emerging mechanisms such as CBAM, our priority is to ensure businesses have the clarity, capability and confidence they need to trade without disruption.”

The company’s introduction of Allied CBAM is a direct response to growing uncertainty in the market, giving businesses a clear and practical solution as new EU carbon reporting obligations come into effect.

With importers facing stringent disclosure requirements, increased audit scrutiny and the risk of financial penalties for non-compliance, the
new division ensures customers receive the guidance and regulatory expertise needed to navigate CBAM with confidence and avoid
operational disruption.

Mr McAneney added: “Throughout our journey, we have focused on anticipating customer challenges and delivering practical, compliant solutions. The introduction of Allied CBAM is a natural extension of this approach. With new regulations coming into force, there remains significant uncertainty in the market around what will be required.

“CBAM will create real operational and financial pressure for many businesses, with strict reporting obligations and the risk of penalties or delays for those who do not comply. Our role is to provide customers with certainty and a clear route through these requirements.

“We make sure they remain protected, compliant and penalty free, with goods moving as expected even as the regulatory landscape becomes more complex.”

For more information on Allied Group visit: www.allied-group.co.uk.