NCE eyes Rapid services expansion with new acquisition

Reseller snaps up hardware VAR Rapid

NCE Computer Group has snapped up hardware reseller Rapid Hardware Solutions as it eyes services growth.

Wiltshire-based NCE is set to acquire certain assets and goodwill of Rapid in a deal which is expected to close later this month for an undisclosed sum. The newly acquired Somerset VAR, which was founded 16 years ago, specialises in repairing and supplying new and used products to business.

NCE claims the acquisition will assist in strengthening its services portfolio.

The tie-up will see all Rapid's customers transferred to NCE, which will give them instant access to its full range of supply-chain services including repair and engineering services, spare parts sales, nationwide on-site field services and 24/7 technical support and logistics solutions.

NCE's managing director Andrew Genever said: "We are excited to complete this acquisition and add additional scope and capabilities to NCE's existing portfolio of offerings.

"With the acquisition of Rapid Hardware we will have the ability to deliver an enhanced service to both our current customer base and Rapid's customers alike."