The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Horizon Products Ltd on the sale of its manufacturing facility to the New York headquartered Benjamin Moore & Co.

Horizon Products is a Northeast-based private-label chemical manufacturer operating from its Eltringham Works facility in Prudhoe. The business has built a strong reputation in manufacturing and supplying specialist chemical products.

Benjamin Moore is a leading US paint and coatings company with a history spanning more than 140 years. The acquisition forms part of its global expansion strategy and strengthens its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain presence in the UK.

Jessica Riley acted as lead advisor on the deal.

The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Buckley Transport Limited on its sale to The Shilling Group.

Buckley Transport is a North West container haulage company specialising in transport services for shipping lines, agents and blue-chip customers. Founded in 2000 and based in Oldham, it is known for its strong customer relationships, experienced management team and preferred supplier status with major logistics operators.

The Shilling Group is a UK-based business investment group specialising in acquiring and developing businesses across a range of sectors, with focus on long-term growth and development.

James Allmand-Smith acted as lead advisor on the deal.

The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Style Holdings UK Limited, trading as Style Group, on its sale to Dormakaba.

Style is a UK-based specialist in mobile partition wall systems. it's systems are used in, among other locations, universities, airports and sports venues.

Style Group will be integrated into dormakaba's global movable walls business. However, the Style brand and its standalone organisation will remain in place. The company employs around 100 people and is regarded as a leading distributor of room partitioning systems in the UK market.

Dormakaba is a global security grouped based in Switzerland generating c.£2.5 billion annual revenue.

Chris Murthi acted as lead advisor on the transaction.

The Camlee Group has advised the shareholders of Caneparo Associates Limited on their cross-border sale to the Swedish company Qflow Group AB, backed Aspira Partners, a Stockholm‑based Nordic private equity firm.
 
Caneparo Associates is a London‑based transport planning and highway design consultancy, founded in 2016. It advises public and private sector clients on development planning projects across the UK from feasibility through to planning approval and detailed highway design.
 
Qflow is a consulting group operating across the built environment and infrastructure sectors. It is well established in Norway, Sweden and Denmark through multiple acquisitions, Caneparo represents the Group’s first UK platform with further acquisitions planned.
 
Andrew Prigg acted as the lead advisor on the transaction. 
 

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.