Radius Payment Solutions is a software and technology company headquartered in
Crewe, Cheshire.[2][3] established in March 2016, Radius has a presence in 29 countries.[3] and operates services across Telematics, Fuel Cards, Insurance, Vehicle Solutions, Telecoms and EV.
History
Since being founded in 1990 in Crewe, Cheshire the business has grown both organically and through acquisition.
1995 - new joint venture with DCI in Ireland marked European expansion
2000 - Acquisition of Danish outdoor payment terminal supplier Multiple Card Systems (MCS) marks move into Scandinavia
2004 - Launch of DCB - 'diesel card belgium' in Belgium
2006 - Launch of European fuel card EDC at a key transport hub in Calais
2007 - Netherlands office opened
2009 - Portuguese office opened
2010 - Spanish & Italian office opened, continuing the expansion into mainland Europe, as a strategic partnership with Shell is established
2012 - Swedish office opened continuing the expansion into Scandinavia
2013 - 'Radius Payment Solutions' was formed following a merger of over 20 European fuel card companies. German office opened in Berlin as a reseller contract is signed with Esso
2014 - Acquisition of Diesel Card Ireland Ltd and Creation of French company Carte Carburant Service following the opening of an office in Lille
2015 - 'Kinesis' - First vehicle tracking solution launched in Europe, including integration option with fuel cards
2016 - Expansion into South-East Asia with new offices in
Singapore and
Malaysia.[4][5][6] Radius was featured on the Fast Track Top Track 100 list as the 31st largest privately-owned business in the UK.[7]
2017 - Global expansion continues as telematics sales begin in the USA
2018 - Radius Campus, the new multi-million pound global HQ, opens in the UK and UK Private Equity house, Inflexion, invests £150m into the business[8]
2019 - Expansion into Australia with an office in Melbourne. Telematics product offering enhanced and 25,000 new devices added through the acquisition of plant and construction telematics specialist Plant-i, CyntrX telematics, and Strategic investment in South-African based, international white-label telematics platform provider, Key Telematics. Additionally, Radius Insurance Solutions, a UK broker, launched and strengthened through the acquisition of The Burley Group, a motor and fleet focussed general insurance brokerage. On the telecoms side - Pure Telecom, midlands based mobile telecoms specialist, and Trinity Maxwell were acquired.
2020 - Radius Electric Vehicles created through investment in Netherlands headquartered electric vehicle charging provider Chargepoint Europe. Acquisition of Amelix Telecom and Belfast based Connect Total Communications. With regional offices in Aberdeen and Lewes, the geographical footprint of the Telecoms division grows and Radius Connect is created as the Telecoms brand for the group.
2021 - Expanded telematics product range with the acquisition vehicle tracking mobile app developer, Modus.[9] Strengthened the existing Radius Telematics business in Australia through the acquisition of Connect Fleet, a leading fleet management provider. 16,000 UK mobile connections added through acquisition of health and social care specialist, Frontier Group. Investment in Tariffcom, one of the UK's leading suppliers of technology and pricing analysis services to the Telecoms industry. Acquisition of Belfast based provider of connectivity and hosted VOIP and mobile services, Rainbow Communications.[10] Expansion of Telecoms into the Republic of Ireland, acquiring Telcom, a Dublin head-quartered provider of connectivity services. Acquisition of UK motor retail broker, Milestone Insurance and wholesale insurance broker, Signature Underwriting. Expansion of Radius Telematics Asset Tracking products and services through the acquisition of CanTrack Global. Radius Vehicle Solutions created through the acquisition of Global Go, providing flexible vehicle rental and leasing for commercial vehicles. Deepened complex camera expertise through the acquisition of telematics provider VUE Group.
2022 - Established telecoms presence in Germany through acquisition of Municall. Acquired AirTelecom, adding 11,000 connections and a Birmingham base, completing UK Telecoms expansion. Established insurance presence in Ireland through acquisition of Keystone Insurance,[11] based in Dundalk.
2023 - Lee Everett appointed as CEO, Bill Holmes appointed as Executive Chairman.
Radius Payment Solutions is a software and technology company headquartered in
Crewe, Cheshire.[2][3] established in March 2016, Radius has a presence in 29 countries.[3] and operates services across Telematics, Fuel Cards, Insurance, Vehicle Solutions, Telecoms and EV.
History
Since being founded in 1990 in Crewe, Cheshire the business has grown both organically and through acquisition.
1995 - new joint venture with DCI in Ireland marked European expansion
2000 - Acquisition of Danish outdoor payment terminal supplier Multiple Card Systems (MCS) marks move into Scandinavia
2004 - Launch of DCB - 'diesel card belgium' in Belgium
2006 - Launch of European fuel card EDC at a key transport hub in Calais
2007 - Netherlands office opened
2009 - Portuguese office opened
2010 - Spanish & Italian office opened, continuing the expansion into mainland Europe, as a strategic partnership with Shell is established
2012 - Swedish office opened continuing the expansion into Scandinavia
2013 - 'Radius Payment Solutions' was formed following a merger of over 20 European fuel card companies. German office opened in Berlin as a reseller contract is signed with Esso
2014 - Acquisition of Diesel Card Ireland Ltd and Creation of French company Carte Carburant Service following the opening of an office in Lille
2015 - 'Kinesis' - First vehicle tracking solution launched in Europe, including integration option with fuel cards
2016 - Expansion into South-East Asia with new offices in
Singapore and
Malaysia.[4][5][6] Radius was featured on the Fast Track Top Track 100 list as the 31st largest privately-owned business in the UK.[7]
2017 - Global expansion continues as telematics sales begin in the USA
2018 - Radius Campus, the new multi-million pound global HQ, opens in the UK and UK Private Equity house, Inflexion, invests £150m into the business[8]
2019 - Expansion into Australia with an office in Melbourne. Telematics product offering enhanced and 25,000 new devices added through the acquisition of plant and construction telematics specialist Plant-i, CyntrX telematics, and Strategic investment in South-African based, international white-label telematics platform provider, Key Telematics. Additionally, Radius Insurance Solutions, a UK broker, launched and strengthened through the acquisition of The Burley Group, a motor and fleet focussed general insurance brokerage. On the telecoms side - Pure Telecom, midlands based mobile telecoms specialist, and Trinity Maxwell were acquired.
2020 - Radius Electric Vehicles created through investment in Netherlands headquartered electric vehicle charging provider Chargepoint Europe. Acquisition of Amelix Telecom and Belfast based Connect Total Communications. With regional offices in Aberdeen and Lewes, the geographical footprint of the Telecoms division grows and Radius Connect is created as the Telecoms brand for the group.
2021 - Expanded telematics product range with the acquisition vehicle tracking mobile app developer, Modus.[9] Strengthened the existing Radius Telematics business in Australia through the acquisition of Connect Fleet, a leading fleet management provider. 16,000 UK mobile connections added through acquisition of health and social care specialist, Frontier Group. Investment in Tariffcom, one of the UK's leading suppliers of technology and pricing analysis services to the Telecoms industry. Acquisition of Belfast based provider of connectivity and hosted VOIP and mobile services, Rainbow Communications.[10] Expansion of Telecoms into the Republic of Ireland, acquiring Telcom, a Dublin head-quartered provider of connectivity services. Acquisition of UK motor retail broker, Milestone Insurance and wholesale insurance broker, Signature Underwriting. Expansion of Radius Telematics Asset Tracking products and services through the acquisition of CanTrack Global. Radius Vehicle Solutions created through the acquisition of Global Go, providing flexible vehicle rental and leasing for commercial vehicles. Deepened complex camera expertise through the acquisition of telematics provider VUE Group.
2022 - Established telecoms presence in Germany through acquisition of Municall. Acquired AirTelecom, adding 11,000 connections and a Birmingham base, completing UK Telecoms expansion. Established insurance presence in Ireland through acquisition of Keystone Insurance,[11] based in Dundalk.
2023 - Lee Everett appointed as CEO, Bill Holmes appointed as Executive Chairman.