INDUSTRYManufacturing Wiltshire-based Lake Interconnection Systems Ltd. was a manufacturer and supplier of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. A broad client base included the aerospace, military, motorsport, medical, marine, railway, communications, water, wind, solar, and battery markets. The owners of Lake Interconnection were looking to divest the majority of their business to an investor that could…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Over the course of twelve years, Darley Therapy Equipment established itself as a market-leading manufacturer and retailer of therapy equipment and accessories for the health, sport, and beauty sectors. Having built a strong client base, ranging from independent beauty therapists to the Renault Formula 1 team, the owner of Darley Therapy Equipment was seeking…
INDUSTRYManufacturing A highly successful business with strong long-term growth potential, Suffolk-based Apex Belting provide the design, production and installation of conveyor and drive belts. The company’s clients were predominantly drawn from the conveyor and elevator industries. Having founded Apex Belting in 1982, longtime owner, Bryn Leaker, was ready to retire after dedicating many years of…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink Established in 2002, Cumbria-based Calder Foods is a specialist chilled food manufacturer with a diverse product range that includes sandwich fillings, cooked meats, salads, chutneys and sauces. This high-growth business enjoyed a 70% increase in turnover in the five years prior to its sale. The owners of Calder Foods, Nigel Harrison and…
Britain’s SMEs are a critical driver of the economy. Now more so than ever. At a time of heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainty, it’s essential that private mid-market companies continue to innovate, grow and create jobs.
INDUSTRYTransport and Logistics Alpharoute Transports is an international forwarding business serving 16 core European markets from its UK headquarters. The company’s broad customer base spanned the food, recycling, steel and car manufacturing industries, among other sectors. Having scaled up Alpharoute over a number of years, owners Johan and Marianne Gualchierotti felt the business would benefit…
INDUSTRYTechnology / Printing Services London-based Fast Technology is a managed print services provider, offering a one-stop facility for supply, maintenance and support to a range of clients. The owner of Fast Technology, Joe Schupper, was mindful of the need to improve certain aspects of his company in order to achieve maximum value from an eventual…
INDUSTRYConstruction Established in 1988, Solo Electrical was a well-established general electrical contractor specialising in the new-build housing sector. The company had an annual turnover of about £1.1m. The manager and sole shareholder in the business, Richard Hayward, was planning for retirement. His main ambition was to secure an outright buyer for Solo Electrical, and to…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Established in 1976, Hydralectric was a major manufacturer of premium quality water-flow solutions. Based in Surrey, the company had carved out a niche supplying high-quality, bespoke products to the OEM sector. Having successfully grown the company into a leading player in its market, Hydralectric’s owner, Colin Hayward, was looking to retire. As well as…
INDUSTRYEnergy Established in 1989, Heat & Combustion Supplies (H&C) was a £4.2m turnover distributor to the HVAC sector with an extensive UK-wide client base. H&C’s majority shareholder, Keith Morris, was looking to sell his stake in the company in order to spend more time in the United States and to pursue other business interests. Keen…
