Industrial & Engineering Businesses Wanted – (Ref. RSS/MK)

Private investor with professional financial background, including accounting and equity asset management (specialising in industrial sectors), is looking acquire industrial, engineering/distribution business with strong corporate culture.

Investor operates a permanent ownership business model, not private equity. Seeks to build upon the legacy created by the founder(s) and operate the company personally, alongside existing colleagues.

The business can either be OEM orientated with an installed base of customers providing service returns, or distributor/service providers with high levels of repeat business. Preferably a niche supplier of speciality equipment, components, parts or services.

Products could include: controls, valves, seals, pumps, speciality steel components, wiring/cabling etc.

Services could include: elevators, HVAC, compressors, actuators etc.

Requirements: Strong brand, long trading history, limited customer concentration, motivated and incentivised staff, consistent and reliable Management Accounts.

Location: preferably South of England but will consider anywhere for outstanding businesses.