Exertis IT has acquired Group 8, an Apple Service Provider (ASP), as well as the leasing of a bigger facility; both of which will enable the expansion of its circular economy offering. Group 8 provides support and repair services for Apple products. Established for over 20 years, its specialisms include Apple product support and repair (to all Apple products, such as MacBooks, iMacs, iPads, iPhones, and Apple Watches); a collect & return repair service (where devices are collected from any UK postcode with bespoke packaging and includes insurance); and support contracts (access to Apple experts via secure remote sessions, telephone, and onsite support. These agreements cover maintenance of macOS/iOS, server infrastructure, day-to- day administration, and common application software support.)
Group 8 business owners Terry Fannin, Veronica Child and David Meehan, who have been significant in the sale of Group 8, will continue working in the business.
Exertis IT currently offers circular economy services via MTR Group, its subsidiary company which specialises in the refurbishment and resale of mobile devices, and offers high quality, Samsung-accredited refurbished handsets.
Rod McCarthy, Group Managing Director, said: “The acquisition of Group 8 is a fantastic addition to Exertis IT’s group service strategy. With circular economy regulations on the horizon, Group 8 joining our business is an integral part of our strategy to progress our business, and those of our customers’, into the second life market.”
