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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”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…
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…
