The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Rhino Engineering Group Limited on its sale to Morgan Marine Limited. Rhino, based in Port Talbot, designs, manufactures and installs high performance engineered doorsets protecting assets and people from security threats, environmental threats and fire/blast. Morgan Marine is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) enclosures, cabinets and covers for the Utility and Construction sectors. It is located close to Rhino's primary manufacturing facility in Port Talbot and is expected to support closer operational alignment and collaboration. Chris Murthi acted as lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Phoenix Electronic Services (PES) Limited, trading as Phoenix Flooring & Tiling, on their sale to Aedis Scholes Ltd, backed by private equity firm Peach Capital Partners. PES, based in Leeds, provides a range of flooring solutions to commercial customers. Its services include the design and installation of soft flooring, timber, resin and ceramic tiling products. The business works with customers across a variety of sectors, including nuclear, defence and student accommodation. This marks the first acquisition by Aedis Scholes, which is seeking to use the transaction as a platform to expand its presence in this sector and other related markets. Andrew Prigg acted as lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Direct Pump Services (DPS) Limited on a sale to Metcor Group, backed by Macquarie Capital, an Australian headquartered private equity firm. Founded in 2015, DPS is a specialist provider of clean water and wastewater pumping solutions across the UK. The company delivers a comprehensive range of services including pump installation, maintenance, repairs, and emergency support. Metcor Group has an acquisitive growth strategy. DPS represents its fifth acquisition in less than a year since the Macquarie investment. Its wider portfolio encompasses pumps, electrical and environmental divisions serving multiple sectors across the UK. Andrew Prigg acted as the lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Clearway Drainage Systems Limited on their sale to Kanalservice Gruppe (KSG), a leading European provider of critical infrastructure maintenance services. Clearway is a Manchester-based specialist in premier drainage solutions offering a comprehensive range of services from blocked drains to liquid waste disposal, and full site surveys to drainage system investigations. It serves a variety of commercial and domestic clients across the UK. This is the second deal Camlee has completed in this sector over the last 18 months following the sale of 24hr Aquaflow Services Ltd to React Plc in October 2024. James Allmand-Smith acted as the lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of KCE FM Limited on their sale to the US headquartered Alpine Investors. KCE FM is a London based provider of commercial mechanical and electrical works, building services maintenance and associated sub-specialty compliance services. Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm that is committed to building enduring services businesses. Andrew Prigg acted as the lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of MC Refrigeration Limited on their cross-border sale to PE-backed Nordic Climate Group. Wellingborough-based MC Refrigeration specialises in the installation, maintenance, removal and disposal of commercial refrigeration display equipment and cold rooms. The business serves clients across the UK, including major high-street and national branded operators, with engineers located nationwide. Nordic Climate Group, headquartered in Sweden, generates approximately £400m in annual revenue and received investment from Altor in 2022. NCG is the leading provider of energy-efficient cooling and heating installations, and the acquisition is intended to strengthen its presence among customers in the retail, logistics, industrial and commercial property sectors. Chris Murthi acted as lead adviser on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Shire Structures Limited and Shire Consulting Limited (collectively “Shire UK”) on their sale to private equity-backed French counterpart, Résilians Group. Bromsgrove-based Shire UK is a leading provider of consultancy and building stabilisation solutions to UK insurers. The business delivers end-to-end structural engineering and foundation services through a wide range of patented solutions. Résilians, a French organisation specialising in insurance repair and structural engineering services, is backed by French private equity firm Motion Equity Partners. The group generates approximately €340 million in annual revenue and employs around 1,900 people. Chris Murthi acted as lead adviser on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of UFHN Limited on its sale to Purmo Group Plc. UFHN is based in Wimborne in the south of England, specialising in the design, supply, and installation of hydronic and electric underfloor-heating systems, heat pumps and controls. Purmo Group Plc is a Finnish company operating in the indoor climate solutions sector generating approximately £600m in annual revenue and currently operates out of 23 countries. Chris Murthi acted as lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Almec Fencing on its sale to Outco, a leading provider of outdoor maintenance across the UK. Almec Fencing specialises in the manufacture, supply, and installation of domestic, commercial, and industrial fencing. The vendors will remain within the business alongside the new owners and the acquisition will allow the wider Outco group to enhance its fencing offering to better service its clients. James Allmand-Smith acted as lead advisor on the transaction.
The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of a construction and infrastructure company on its Management Buyout (MBO). The company provides design, building and maintenance services, working with tier one contractors and local authorities. The founders will remain within the business alongside the existing management team who are now also shareholders. James Allmand-Smith acted as lead advisor on the transaction.
