Allied Textiles is a UK based synthetic fibre group, operating at the cutting edge of technical textile manufacture. Processes include yarn preparation, weaving, coating and finishing of specialist fabrics used in a wide range of products from airbags to protective work wear. The group operates in Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Canada and has revenue of £25m+ p.a. Allied Textiles was acquired in September 2006.
Caldicot Metal Decorating is engaged in two principal activities: printing onto tinplate and aluminium substrates and manufacturing can ends. The Business operates from a single site in Caldicot, near Newport, South Wales and employees 62 full time equivalent staff. Caldicot Metal Decorating was acquired in December 2010.
HTG Holdings distributes speciality catering equipment. Hubbard Ice Systems is the UK's leading and longest established specialist distributor of commercial and ice making machines and accessories, including the exclusive UK distributor of the Scotsman Ice Systems range. The company also distributes the Taylor range of soft serve equipment HTG Holdings is based in Suffolk. HTG Holdings was acquired in September 2006 and sold in December 2010.
Isotrak is an innovator and market leader in vehicle tracking solutions. Through the company's 'Active Transport Management' solutions, Isotrak helps its customers improve transport efficiency, improve service performance and reduce costs. The company is based in Milton Keynes, and delivers annual revenues in excess of £16m. Isotrak was acquired in September 2006.
Mettis Aerospace is a world class supplier in the aerospace industry specialising in aluminium, titanium, steel and nickel based alloys for the provision of aerofoils, forgings and machined components. The company has advanced skills and know-how in engineering, materials and forging/machining technology. Customers include Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing and GE and revenue exceeds £50m p.a. The company is located in Redditch, Worcestershire. Mettis Aerospace was acquired in September 2006.
Regain Polymers is engaged in the production of multiple specialist recyclate polymer compounds tailored to individual customer requirements. The recycled polymer is sold to a varied customer base, mainly within the UK but also overseas. The Business operates from a single site near Leeds, Yorkshire and employees some 94 full time equivalent staff. Annual revenues are approximately £20 million. Regain Polymers was acquired in December 2010.
Search is one of the UK's leading total recruitment solutions companies, operating through a network of 13 regional offices and employing over 500 specialist consultants. The company helps place both permanent and temporary staff to a diverse client base across a broad spectrum of specialist disciplines ranging from financial services to food and retail. The company is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, and generates revenue in the region of £100m p.a. Search Consultancy was acquired in September 2006.
Apex Linvar is engaged in the design, manufacture and installation of storage and handling systems. Apex's product range includes manufactured product (principally metal racking solutions) and bought in product (including shelving, plastic bins). The Business is located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and employs 120 people. Annual revenues are approximately £20 million. Apex Linvar was acquired in December 2010.
FST is a business services company serving the financial institutions market. The company's platform, Infinity, enables creation and distribution of personalized documents including application forms, offer letters, security numbers, statements and renewal letters across multiple channels. Infinity consists of four modules, available either in whole or in part: personalisation and formatting module, outbound channel management module, inbound channel management module and analysis module. FST Technologies was acquired in September 2006.
Intellident is engaged in the design, development and installation of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) based systems that allow organisations to control physical inventory. The Business operates from two offices located in the UK and France and employees some 84 full time equivalent staff. Intellident was acquired in December 2010 and sold in June 2011.
Leafield Environmental is engaged in the production of plastic products by rotational moulding. Its product portfolio includes premium plastic litter and recycling bins, agricultural products and highways street furniture. The Business is located in Corsham, Wiltshire and employees some 61 full time equivalent staff. Annual revenues are approximately £6 million. Leafield Environmental was acquired in December 2010.
Headland Foods is the market leader in producing own-label frozen ready meals for UK supermarkets and has manufacturing facilities in Flint, North Wales, and Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Headland Foods was acquired in September 2006 and sold in January 2011.
ROM Group is one of the UK's leading manufacturer of reinforcement steel solutions, manufactured and distributed through three main subsidiaries. ROM Limited is a specialist supplier of steel rebar and mesh. RomTech is the UK's leading specialist in below ground engineering construction products including pilings and tunnelling sections. RFA Tech manufactures and distributes specialist construction accessories. The ROM group was acquired in September 2006 sold in January 2009.
The Shorterm Group is a leading specialist recruiter and supplier of technical staff, professional engineers, skilled trades staff and industrial/commercial workers through its network of offices in Heathrow, Birmingham, Derby and London. The company specialises in four main market sectors: Commercial and Industrial, Construction, Engineering and Rail, placing both temporary and permanent resource. The company headquarters are in West Drayton, Middlesex, and company revenues are approximately £50m p.a. Shorterm was acquired in September 2006.