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.
| 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 |
The shareholders are approaching retirement.
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