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…
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…
