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Automation and control systems engineering company in location with over 30 years of experience

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  • Turnover: £2,800,000 (£53,846 per week)
  • Profit: Not Applicable

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Automation and control systems engineering company

Business
Please quote reference number B09314.

Based in the North West, the company is a long-established automation and control systems business providing engineering, project delivery and turnkey automation solutions to clients operating within process and infrastructure industries. The business delivers services across the full automation lifecycle, from consulting and system design through to engineering, software development, testing and commissioning.

The business operates across sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, utilities, industrial manufacturing and infrastructure. As well as extensive PLC/SCADA capability, a key strength of the business is its depth of experience in distributed control systems (DCS), covering both modern and legacy platforms, enabling it to support complex and safety-critical environments.

The business services 18 active clients, including major industrial operators and OEMs, with over 80% of revenue generated from repeat customers. This provides strong visibility of future work and reflects long-standing client relationships built on consistent delivery.

Financial performance has remained consistently strong over the past four years with turnover in the region of £2.7million and an adjusted EBITDA of £157k throughout this period.

In 2025 turnover in excess of £2.8m with an adjusted EBITDA of £156k, reflecting disciplined cost control and resilient trading despite variations in project timing.

The business is operated by a core team of experienced engineers and project managers, supported by a flexible contractor model which allows resources to scale in line with demand. Senior management retain significant technical and operational knowledge, ensuring continuity of service and client relationships.

There is clear scope for further development under new ownership through enhanced sales and marketing activity, expansion into complementary services and increased exposure to sectors benefiting from long-term infrastructure and energy transition investment.

HIGHLIGHTS -

• Long-established automation and control systems company with over 30 years of trading history
• Stable financial performance with turnover in the region of £2.7m over the last four years and consistent adjusted EBITDA in the region of £157k.
• High-quality client base with over 80% repeat business across process and infrastructure sectors
• Clear growth opportunities through enhanced sales activity, service line expansion and exposure to infrastructure and energy transition investment.


    OPPORTUNITIES -

  • Invest in dedicated sales and marketing capability to accelerate new client acquisition and diversify the revenue base.
  • Expand complementary service offerings such as electrical and instrumentation design, panel manufacture and critical systems.
  • Increase exposure to infrastructure upgrades, energy transition and decarbonisation projects driving long-term demand for automation services.
 



Location
Based in the North West.



Premises
The business operates from a business unit on an Industrial estate.



Tenure
The premises are Leasehold.



Hours
Due to the nature of the business it operates all year round.



Staff
The business has a small core team of permanent staff supported by a flexible pool of contractors.



Financial Profile
Turnover IRO - £2.8m in 2025.

• 100% share capital.
• Interested parties will be required to sign an NDA.




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