Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires Silkmoth

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software for distribution, servicing and rental businesses has completed the acquisition of Silkmoth.

Silkmoth is a software and web application development specialist, focussed on the UK and European tyre industry. Silkmoth’s solutions are designed to deliver online sales for global tyre manufacturers, national chains, and independent tyre retailers throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Silkmoth claims its software solutions help its clients with e-commerce, online booking platforms, tyre label and technical data across a reported 200,000 SKUs and an online garage management solution to manage quotations, job management, scheduling, diary management and invoicing with the view of maximising online effectiveness and supporting clients to grow profitably. This acquisition complements KCS’s growing suite of automotive software and business management solutions, which are offered to a global client base.

Carl Dean, Managing Director of Silkmoth said, “I am delighted to announce our joining forces with KCS. Our combination represents an opportunity to provide greater value to our customers in the tyre management space, augmenting the pace at which we can provide innovative technology and products that maximise the profit generation capabilities of our customers. For our team, this represents an exciting opportunity to grow together with the larger global organisation that is KCS and work towards the goal of becoming a leader in the global automotive market.”

Ian Bendelow, CEO of KCS said, “We are excited to welcome Silkmoth to KCS. This acquisition allows us to offer our customers in the tyre industry an even more comprehensive solution, integrating supply chains and strengthening our omni channel offerings. With this acquisition, we demonstrate again our commitment to the tyre industry. The e-commerce skills and experience of Silkmoth also compliment and strengthen the KCS Group’s capabilities for other verticals in the distributive trades. Together KCS and Silkmoth offer tightly integrated e-commerce and ERP solutions across all our customers.”