Critical engineering specialist, MARCH, has acquired Cobra Engineering (UK) Limited, a specialist in the design, fabrication and installation of stainless and carbon steel, including complex pipework and structural fabrications. The acquisition supports MARCH’s strategy to expand its UK footprint and ...
Read More »Grazing expands CPU in Bermondsey
The delivered-in office and venue catering specialist has extended its central production unit (CPU) in London’s Bermondsey by almost 50 per cent having taken on the lease of a neighbouring unit. Grazing’s CPU has been based out of Bermondsey’s Old Jamaica ...
Read More »UK business confidence in achieving net zero is weakening
Confidence amongst UK businesses that the country can meet its net zero targets has fallen, according to a new poll carried out by BSI. The findings show that despite improved clarity around the policy direction, a majority (71 per cent) of ...
Read More »Mecsia Group expands UK technical services footprint and expertise with Ashley & McDonough Compliance Services acquisition
Technical services group, Mecsia, has acquired Ashley & McDonough, a highly reputable Northwest-based compliance, maintenance, and installation services specialist within the Social Housing and Local Authority sectors This is a strategic move that accelerates Mecsia’s national presence in the Northwest ...
Read More »LBC Exterior Cleaning acquires 50% stake in Avisan
LBC Exterior Cleaning has taken its first step in a wider strategy to build a group of complementary businesses across cleaning, facilities management and maintenance, having acquired a 50 per cent stake in Avisan, a rope access specialist. Avisan has ...
Read More »Daikin acquires Saltire Facilities Management
Daikin Airconditioning UK has acquired Glasgow-based heating services firm, Saltire Facilities Management Ltd., in a move which will enhance the company’s residential heat pump service network in Scotland, a region with significant growth potential for heat pump heating. Saltire Facilities ...
Read More »Compass to acquire Vermaat Groep and upgrades profit guidance
Compass Group has agreed to acquire Vermaat Groep B.V., a leading premium food services business in Europe for an Enterprise Value of approximately €1.5 billion. Vermaat, a high-performing multi-sector platform which offers tailored on-site food concepts, delivered-in solutions and strong consumer-focused ...
Read More »Mitie reports revenue growth of 10% in Q1
Mitie has released its Q1 FY26 Trading Update for the three-month period ended 30 June 2025, reporting continued strong trading momentum with revenue growth of 10.1% to £1,282m (Q1 FY25: £1,164m), which is significantly ahead of UK FM market growth ...
Read More »Pinnacle Group expands local authority partnerships
Pinnacle Group, a provider of housing and community-facing neighbourhood services across the UK, has commenced three new contracts with local authorities across London and the southeast, bringing a total of 342 additional homes under its management. The new contracts span ...
Read More »Maintenance firm set to boost growth with MEIF backing
Maintenance firm, M&BG Group, has secured a six-figure sum from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, through its appointed fund manager Frontier Development Capital (FDC), to support its future growth. The Birmingham-based business with offices in Loughborough and Bristol, provides ...
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