From its origins in UK-US groupage to complex global logistics and project management, Eurogroup has spent the past three decades expanding its reach, capabilities, and reputation, which have culminated in the achievement of FIDI Affiliation with Top Performer status
A fully owned, asset-based moving company, Eurogroup has no debt, which allows it to invest in infrastructure, with four warehouse facilities covering a total of 100,000 sq ft, including a flagship site in Cambridge that was completed in 2023; and a combined managed/self-storage facility in Great Yarmouth that opened in 2021.
The firm has a fleet of more than 30 vehicles, eight of which are European road trains. It carried out more than 7,200 moves during 2024.
The company’s Partner Relations and Development Manager, Simone Percy, says: ‘Eurogroup’s success isn’t just about the numbers, it’s about its logistical expertise, too.’
One of the company’s most significant milestones came in 2010, when it was onboarded as a supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). This partnership has evolved into a fully integrated department, with operations spanning multiple channels.
Eurogroup has been involved in many ambitious projects, including a huge relocation in 2015 of 2,500 households from Germany to the UK in a 12-week period. For this, the company deployed 200 personnel, chartered ships, and commissioned coaches.
Other standout assignments include specialised moves such as the annual relocation of an antique field gun for Joint Forces Naples, and the shipment of containers and critical equipment to support Ukraine.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Eurogroup was awarded the contract to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to all fire service depots across the British Isles. With charter flights arriving each Sunday evening, the company ensured swift and efficient distribution, making sure that first responders had access to lifesaving protective equipment.
Leadership team
Eurogroup’s ongoing growth is driven by an experienced leadership team, drawing on years of knowledge and a clear vision for the future of the business. Company chairman Tony Tickner began his career in logistics as a tyre fitter at Michelin, which sparked a lifelong love of automobiles, before he moved into procurement and freight forwarding. He is an established voice in the international relocation sector, who regularly attends industry conferences and has been President of British Association of Removers (BAR) and chair of its Overseas Group. He is now a board member of Movers’ Trading Club (MTC).
Co-managing director Calvin Tickner has worked in every department of the company since joining after university. He is a former Chairman of BAR Young Movers and joined FIDI’s 39 Club at the group’s Dubrovnik conference.
They are supported by Director Richard Crowther, who ensures MoD operations run with military precision, and Simone Percy, who joined in 2024, bringing a wealth of industry insight and expertise, including years as a FIDI trainer.
A top-performing business
2024 was a landmark year as Eurogroup officially joined FIDI, encouraged by the organisation’s Secretary General Jesse van Sas, who previously worked with Tony Tickner.
Percy says: ‘From the outset, Eurogroup’s business philosophy aligned perfectly with FAIM certification, setting the stage for immediate success. The company exceeded the requirements of the audit and achieved FIDI-FAIMPlus certification with a perfect score, establishing ourselves as a Top Performer, and highlighting that quality, transparency, and efficiency are fundamental to everything we do.’
From here, as Eurogroup celebrates its 30-year anniversary, it has prepared well for the years ahead. The company is looking to expand its business strategically, strengthening its foothold in the global logistics industry and diversifying its work in project management and specialised logistics solutions.
‘We have a commitment to continuous investment, so we’re always looking for new opportunities, driving innovation, and maximising our operational efficiencies to help us stay ahead in a competitive market,’ says Simone.