Blending Legacies with Care: How GHY International and W.G. McKay Unite Around People and Service

Trade Update • Nov 6, 2025

HY International’s acquisition of W.G. McKay is not about disruption; it is about continuity, care, and collaboration.

Together, we bring 235 years of customs brokerage experience to the table. That’s 124 years from GHY, 111 from W.G. McKay. Before the first commercial flight. Before airway bills. Long before electronic clearance. Through it all, both firms have kept trade moving with precision, accountability and care.

So Why This Acquisition and Why Now

GHY and W.G. McKay are a perfect fit for reasons that go far beyond history. This was an alignment decision.

W.G. McKay earned its reputation through integrity, consistency and a client-first service model. That’s not just compatible with GHY. It’s a mirror. Their values reflect ours. Their team shows up with the same accountability, the same commitment to excellence and the same care for clients that defines our work.

This isn’t just another acquisition. It’s a welcome. A shared ethos. That’s why the integration is gradual, thoughtful and focused on continuity. When two firms operate with the same standards, blending isn’t disruption. It’s reinforcement.

Together, we are building something stronger.

Continuity for Clients

W.G. McKay clients will continue working with the same team, using the same processes and cadence. No disruption. Just deeper bench strength, broader reach and smarter tools like GHY’s Tariff Tracker and Trade Updates platform.

As Chris Bachinski, CEO of GHY, puts it: “You can expect the same people, the same quality, and support when you need it.”

Care for Associates

This wasn’t a transaction. It was a decision rooted in trust. Win McKay, President of W.G. McKay, made that clear: “They will look after our associates and our clients. That was the non-negotiable.”

Judy McKay, CFO, reinforced the promise: “One accountable contact, proactive guidance and timely clearance. Now backed by GHY’s resources.”

Collaboration Across Teams

We’re blending our businesses gradually. Honouring tenure. Sharing best practices. Listening closely. From town halls to transition workshops, the focus is on people, on what works, what matters and what’s next.

This is a measured integration. One that respects legacy while unlocking new possibilities for clients and associates alike.

One Standard of Service

Rick Riess, Executive Chairman of GHY, said it best: “Two legacies. One standard of service.”

That’s the benchmark we carry forward. Not just in name, but in every shipment cleared, every question answered and every relationship built.

We are all stewards. Stewards of our clients, our teams and the legacy we carry on.

That’s the benchmark we carry forward. Not just in name, but in every shipment cleared, every question answered, and every relationship built.

We are all stewards. Stewards of our clients, our teams, and the legacy we carry on.