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24-7 Group has acquired Peterborough-based engineering and facilities services provider, The Leeton Group. The acquisition forms part of 24-7 Group’s continued expansion across the UK and enhances its multi-disciplinary capability across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, interior projects, and facilities maintenance.
Established in 1978, The Leeton Group has built a strong reputation for professionalism, technical expertise, and long-standing client relationships across the industrial and commercial sectors.
The acquisition of the The Leeton Group brings significant expertise to the 24-7 portfolio, including:
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial and commercial installations, inspection and testing, data cabling, lighting solutions, power upgrades, and control systems
- Mechanical & HVAC Services
- Air conditioning, ventilation, heating systems, gas services, and planned HVAC maintenance
- Interior Projects & Groundworks
- Commercial fit-out, refurbishments, partitions, ceilings, flooring, decorations, and supporting civils works
- Facilities Maintenance
- Reactive and planned maintenance across electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and building services
These additional capabilities enhance 24-7 Group’s ability to deliver integrated, self-delivered engineering and FM services across the UK
The Leeton Group will continue to operate under the Leeton’s brand name for the foreseeable future. 24-7 Group will focus on investment, capability expansion, and operational support while ensuring that Leetons’ well-established culture and customer relationships remain unchanged.
Commenting on the acquisition, Andy Hawes, CEO of 24-7 Group, said: “The Leeton Group is a business with more than four decades of technical experience and a fantastic reputation. We are committed to protecting that legacy. Keeping the Leetons brand in place gives clients and staff continuity while we invest in growth, capability and long-term opportunity.”
Mark Ducker Director at The Leeton Group, added: “Becoming part of the 24-7 Group allows us to strengthen what we already do well, while providing our clients with access to wider technical resources and national support. Remaining as Leetons ensures familiar faces, trusted service, and the same high standards our customers expect.”
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Over three quarters of FM professionals (76 per cent) experience operational inefficiencies caused by siloed software which results in a lack of real-time visibility.
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