INDUSTRYManufacturing Established in 1973, Bardeck Lift Engineering Ltd was a London-based engineering company specialising in the manufacturing of transportation equipment, including industrial trucks, tractors and trailers. As a highly sought-after, high-end service provider, Bardeck had carved out an enviable position for itself in the marketplace and had a number of prestigious customers in the London…
INDUSTRYCare & Nursing Headquartered in Aldershot, UK, Forest Care was a leading provider of experienced healthcare staff, supplying nursing and residential homes across the South East. Following the initial instruction by Forest Care’s owner, Steve Kent, Avondale set to work strategically marketing the business with a view to creating a suite of suitable acquirers. In…
INDUSTRYCare & Nursing Established in the mid-1990s, Civicare is a group of privately owned companies that provide domiciliary healthcare services to communities throughout the UK. Civicare’s owner, Bill Beach, originally acquired the business in 2009, when it was marketed by Avondale as a franchise of Abacus Care. Following the purchase, Mr. Beach had established the…
INDUSTRYEngineering Evridge Engineering Ltd was a specialist precision engineering business supplying the nuclear, defence and diesel pump industries with CNC machining, as well as tool making and other bespoke services. After successfully scaling up their company over a number of years, the owners of Evridge Engineering were looking to exit the business. Though highly regarded…
INDUSTRYEngineering Founded in 1994, Derby-based Tecforce Ltd was a leading supplier of engineering services to the Rail Industry, including repair, overhaul, consultancy, testing and training. Avondale was approached by Tecforce’s owner to oversee the sale of his business. With strong short-term growth projected and a number of excellent new sales prospects in the pipeline, the…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink With origins dating back 150 years, London-based Barrow Lane Ballard (BLB) is a leading supplier of edible nuts to processors, packers, and wholesalers around the world. Having grown the business during their tenure with the help of a loyal and dedicated management team, the long-term owners of Barrow Lane Ballard wanted to…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink Founded in 1980, Exmoor Ales was a leading alcoholic beverage company, possessing 300 independent outlets as well an enviable client list of pub chains and breweries. Owner Peter Turner had skilfully positioned Exmoor Ales to become one of the first “microbreweries” in the UK. After 18 years of managing the company he…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink Based in London, Plasto Food Services was a food and beverage company specialising in the handling, processing and packing of dried fruits from the Persian Gulf and Pakistan. Plasto Food Services was part of a larger group, and in an effort to make their business leaner, the group’s shareholders made the decision…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Established in the early 1980s, Aqualeak was a highly profitable manufacturer and distributor of leak detection solutions, supported by a strong industry reputation and an extensive loyal client base. As one of few UK providers in a growing market place, Aqualeak had been able to achieve a high profit margin of £320k per annum,…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Essex-based Collins Youldon Ltd was a manufacturer of hose reels, cable drums and related products with a strong family heritage. The company’s client base included both the fire and vehicle tanker industries. After many years, the owner of Collins Youldon wanted to embrace a change of lifestyle, and enjoy slower pace of life. As…
