Gleeson Group

Gleeson Group is a manufacturer and distributor of packaged beverage and confectionery products established in 1974. The organisation is owned by the Cooney family, led by Managing Director Patrick Cooney. It has approximately 650 employees. The company has full national coverage through its 13 distribution hubs. It also owns a large manufacturing plant located in Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary.[1]

History

The company was established in the late 1960s by the Gleeson family in Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary. It was primarily a manufacturer of soft drinks and stout bottler. The company was sold to brothers Nicholas and Patrick Cooney in 1974. The Company’s first major expansion was its first Dublin depot, which was opened in 1976. The company gradually grew, acquiring wholesale companies across Ireland.[1]

The Company's biggest acquisition to date has been the buy-out of United Beverages' business outside Dublin from Diageo in 2005.[2] The Company has had further business with Diageo in August, 2010 when they acquired the Gilbey's Wines business from them, further expanding their portfolio.

In 2012, C&C Group purchased Gleeson Wholesale from Pat Cooney [3]

Brands

The following list shows the notable brands that Gleeson Group produces:[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Gleeson - About US - Overview
  2. ↑ O'Kane, Paul. "Glass is half-full for drinks firm with a thirst for expansion", Sunday Tribune, August 21, 2005.
  3. ↑ http://www.candcgroupplc.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/19863/C-and-C-to-acquire-Gleeson-Group-22-Nov-2012.pdf
  4. ↑ Gleeson Group Drinks Distribution in Ireland

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