NWF expands geographically with £10m acquisition of fuels distributor Dow Schofield Watts Transaction Services in the Northwest have recently advised Cheshire-based NWF Group plc on their acquisition of Sweetfuels, a fuel distributor. Oxfordshire-based Sweetfuels’ addition to the NWF network has expanded the business’ geographic coverage of its fuels business with the deal bringing the network … Continued
Sorted secures £3m loan funding The Manchester-based software business has secured a £3m loan funding to support its growth and expansion plans. Sorted is a delivery management platform that offers a variety of eCommerce services, such as tracking and analysing post-purchase performance. In recent years, the company has expanded rapidly and now provides services to … Continued
DSW advises on British Engineering Services’ (BES) acquisition of specialist engineering inspection consultancy, XEIAD XEIAD Limited – a leading UK specialist in electrical testing, compliance and remedial works – has been acquired by British Engineering Services (BES). The acquisition marks the eighth made by British Engineering Services since 2019 and the latest that DSW has … Continued
Supply chain solutions specialist raises PE funding for growth Bis Henderson, a leading provider of professional services into the supply chain sector, has secured investment from London-based private equity firm TPA Capital. Dow Schofield Watts advised Bis Henderson on the deal, which will help accelerate its growth ambitions. Established by Andy Kaye in 2000 and … Continued
ControlPoint acquired by Ovarro The Yorkshire & North East Corporate Finance team of Dow Schofield Watts has advised the shareholders of ControlPoint on its sale to Ovarro ControlPoint is based in Chesterfield and serves the utility sector with digital quality assurance and data management solutions. Its technology is used on gas and water pipelines around the World. ControlPoint’s system involves … Continued
Comms Design acquired by Unipart The Yorkshire & North East corporate finance team of Dow Schofield Watts has advised Comms Design on its sale to Unipart Rail, the rail division of Unipart Group. The transaction followed an international marketing of the company to strategic trade parties. Comms Design is based in Harrogate, Yorkshire, and is … Continued
A family business which is the UK’s leading supplier of low-voltage cables to the automotive and marine industries has received a significant investment from PHD Equity Partners to drive its growth. Auto Marine Cables (AMC) employs 76 staff at its premises in Worsley, near Manchester and manufactures almost all of its own cables on site. The £14m turnover … Continued
Dow Schofield Watts advised the North West’s leading milk logistics company SJ Bargh Group Ltd on its acquisition of a Midlands haulage firm for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of RG Bassett & Sons Ltd complements SJ Bargh’s existing operations and adds new capabilities. Bassetts, based in Stoke-on-Trent, will continue as a standalone brand, while … Continued
European logistics provider Groupe Charles Andre (GCA) has acquired a 75% stake in Simon Gibson Transport for in a deal brokered by Dow Schofield Watts. Founded 16 years ago by Simon Gibson with a single truck, the East Yorkshire headquartered company operates throughout the UK and is a specialist in bulk powder transport, handling and … Continued