'Today is an exciting day': Northern Ireland transport firm snapped up in first acquisition by event logistics group
Nottingham-based KB Event has acquired Crossland, adding a fleet of buses and trucks to its services for concerts, world tours, festivals and corporate events
Northern Ireland transport and logistics firm Crossland has been acquired by specialist event logistics provider KB Event in its first deal since securing investment from H2 Equity Partners.
The Nottingham-based company has snapped up Swatragh-based Crossland, which operates a fleet of buses and trucks and has a combined 80 years of experience across transport, touring and logistics.
The acquisition expands KB Event’s services, which include trucking, managed logistics, storage, project management and customs, to now include bussing.
KB Event supports concerts, world tours, festivals, exhibitions and corporate events, providing storage and logistics for live entertainment and theatrical productions.
Chief executive Richard Burnett said: "Today is an exciting day for KB Event as we expand our service offerings to the market. The purchase of Crossland is a major investment and we are excited to see the ambitions for KB Event begin to take shape.
"We will continue to put our focus on service to our clients, and the addition of bussing is another important step towards our ambition of becoming the logistics partner of choice for the live entertainment industry.
"We look forward to building on this new venture and continuing to expand the services we offer in meeting the evolving needs of our clients."
Posted on social media KB Event added: “Crossland founders Malachy and Caroline will continue to lead the bussing division within KB Event, bringing their extensive industry experience and trusted relationships to the wider business. Their leadership will play a key role in strengthening our combined offering, building on the strong foundations they’ve established over the years.
“We look forward to building on this new venture and continuing to expand the services we offer to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Crossland is KB Event’s first acquisition since H2 Equity Partners invested in the business in April 2026.