TripleTrack

TripleTrack – Private Equity

Completed Sale

Completed Sale

ACQUIRED BY

ACQUIRED BY

Established for 50 years and under current ownership and management since 1979, PP Control and Automation has grown into the largest independent supplier of control and automation solutions in Europe. The deal with Ardenton Capital provides the exiting shareholders with a substantial return whilst allowing them to retain a stake in the company. Managing Director, Tony Hague, has become a significant shareholder in the new ownership structure and has become Chief Executive, whilst founder, David Fox, has become Chairman.

Established since 1985, JMP Wilcox & Co is a family owned company involved in the reclamation, processing and export of fine quality clothing to Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia. Wilcox is the largest producer and reclaimer in the UK and works closely with charities, local authorities and waste reclamation companies, developing innovative new systems for the collection, sorting, marketing and distribution of textiles. Waterland's investment will allow them to capitalise on the experience and pedigree that Wilcox offers and overcome the high barriers of entry to the sector.

Completed Sale

Completed Sale

ACQUIRED BY

ACQUIRED BY

Academic Appointments, a Yorkshire-based educational recruitment firm, was acquired by Solingen Private Equity. Solingen acquired a majority stake in Academic Appointments, with our clients and their existing senior management team retaining a substantial minority holding in the Company. The transaction offers Solingen an excellent opportunity to grow the business in the years to come and also presents our clients with additional value in the equity they retain in the company.

Olympic Fixings supplies fixings, fasteners and DIY products to over 4,000 customers including electrical, building and plumbing wholesalers. The Group offers a range of over 3,300 products, many under its own-brand label. PHD Equity Partners will be working with the management team to grow the business both organically and through acquisitions. The funding will allow the company to enhance its e-commerce offering and further support and develop its client base in Europe.

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