Automation and control systems engineering company.

Reference

S13505

Turnover

£2m to £5m

Sector(s)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Service industries, Technology

Region(s)

North West England, UK Wide

Added

11 June 2026

Business description

Based in the North West, the company is a long-established automation and control systems business providing engineering, project delivery and turnkey automation solutions to clients operating within process and infrastructure industries. The business delivers services across the full automation lifecycle, from consulting and system design through to engineering, software development, testing and commissioning.

The business operates across sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, utilities, industrial manufacturing and infrastructure. As well as extensive PLC/SCADA capability, a key strength of the business is its depth of experience in distributed control systems (DCS), covering both modern and legacy platforms, enabling it to support complex and safety-critical environments.

The business services 18 active clients, including major industrial operators and OEMs, with over 80% of revenue generated from repeat customers. This provides strong visibility of future work and reflects long-standing client relationships built on consistent delivery.

Financial performance has remained consistently strong over the financial years 2023-2026 with turnover in the region of £2.9million and an adjusted EBITDA of £134k throughout this period.

In 2026 turnover in excess of £2.8m with an adjusted EBITDA of £59k, reflecting disciplined cost control and resilient trading despite variations in project timing.

The business is operated by a core team of experienced engineers and project managers, supported by a flexible contractor model which allows resources to scale in line with demand. Senior management retain significant technical and operational knowledge, ensuring continuity of service and client relationships.

There is clear scope for further development under new ownership through enhanced sales and marketing activity, expansion into complementary services and increased exposure to sectors benefiting from long-term infrastructure and energy transition investment.

Highlights

• Long-established automation and control systems company with over 30 years of trading history.
• Stable financial performance with turnover in the region of £2.9m over the financial years 2023-2026 and consistent adjusted EBITDA in the region of £134k.
• High-quality client base with over 80% repeat business across process and infrastructure sectors.
• Clear growth opportunities through enhanced sales activity, service line expansion and exposure to infrastructure and energy transition investment.

Financials

	Turnover (£'000)	Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2024 (Actual)	3,374,770	159,769
2025 (Actual)	2,861,680	163,297
2026 (Actual)	2,863,200	59,568

Opportunities

• Invest in dedicated sales and marketing capability to accelerate new client acquisition and diversify the revenue base.
• Expand complementary service offerings such as electrical and instrumentation design, panel manufacture and critical systems.
• Increase exposure to infrastructure upgrades, energy transition and decarbonisation projects driving long-term demand for automation services.

Prospective purchasers

• Prospective purchasers will be required to sign an NDA.

Reason for sale

The shareholders are approaching retirement.