Kingcombe Aquacare

INDUSTRYCivil Engineering“Theresa and I are immensely grateful to Avondale for your personal contribution to what, by any reckoning, was a very successful sale of Kingcombe. There were times when the deal could easily have fallen over, but Avondale’s patient nurturing of our relationship with Stonbury was absolutely critical to the successful conclusion.” – John Colton, Co-vendor, Kingcombe…

Ketech

INDUSTRYBuilding Services & Consultancy”We have been impressed by Avondale’s professionalism and knowledge. We would have absolutely no reservations in recommending Avondale for their overall excellent service in the pursuit of selling a company.”- Alan Hooley, Director, Ketech Group Founded in 1998, Ketech Group is a designer, manager and installer of building management systems. The company…

Barron Smith

INDUSTRYProfessional Services Established in the 1950s, Barron Smith was an interdisciplinary design-oriented architecture practice. The company had an excellent track record for delivering education projects, and also had a growing reputation in the housing, care and commercial sectors. Having led Barron Smith to great success, the firm’s managing partner was looking to exit the business…

MPG Associates

INDUSTRYBuilding Services & Consultancy Established in 1996, MPG Associates was a prestigious nationwide provider of contract administration, quantity surveying and engineering services to the property and construction sectors. Avondale was first introduced to MPG Associates whilst the company was in the middle of a lengthy process of being acquired by another of Avondale’s clients. Despite…

Reliant Design Solutions

INDUSTRYManufacturing Established in the early 1960s, Reliant Design Solutions was a highly specialist designer and manufacturer of test equipment, supplying high-profile government projects. After 23 years in business, the directors of Reliant Design Solutions were keen to retire. Due to the specialist nature of the company’s services, they recognised that finding a suitable acquirer was…

Abbey Home Care

INDUSTRYCare & Nursing”I knew as soon as I met Avondale’s team that I would be making the right choice compared to the other advisors I had met with.” – Jayne Lee, founder, Abbey Home Care Abbey Home Care is a leading UK-wide operator of care homes, with the company specialising in a wide range of residential…

Hussey and Greenhow

INDUSTRYEngineering Established in 1987, Hussey and Greenhow Plant Ltd was a leading engineering practice located near Bath, South West England. The company had a loyal customer base and an excellent reputation for providing high-quality services. The five managing directors of Hussey and Greenhow were all looking to retire around the same time and were looking…

Bardeck Lift Engineering

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…

Forest Care

INDUSTRYCare & Nursing”I am extremely grateful to Avondale for all their help and assistance provided. I would not hesitate in recommending their services.” – Steve Kent, Founder, Forest Care 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…

Civicare

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…