Our Businesses
December 2022
Keble Heath Construction Ltd Announce New Owners and Ambitious Plans.
Keble Heath Construction Ltd, a highly reputable road surfacing and asphalt specialist with 50 years' experience in the industry, has announced their acquisition by the Swedish investors FC Group Invest Ltd.
From their base in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the current director, Charlie Cooper, (whose father founded the company back in 1974), will remain in the business and be responsible for its operational management whilst working with FCGI, in his commitment to see the company prosper and thrive under the new ownership.
“I’m confident that we have found the right new owners for KHC. It was important to me when selecting a buyer for the company that we were assured the business will go from strength to strength whilst retaining its core values under new leadership”, said Charlie.
Keble Heath Construction has developed an enviable reputation for quality, problem-solving and excellent customer service; with a ‘cradle to grave’ approach for all their contracts.
Based in Sweden and the UK, new owners FC Group Invest have extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions of profitable businesses and aim to ensure the company continues its sustained growth.
Fredrik Johansson (co-founder FC Group Invest) said: “Keble Heath Construction is a trusted business, built on decades of experience and expertise in its field. Charlie and his team have done a great job to take the company to where it is today. You can be assured that our business plan is about continuity and stability, sustaining strong relationships with customers, partners and suppliers; followed by development and growth.”
Further announcements on future plans and Keble Heath’s continued investment in its capabilities are anticipated during 2023.
More information about the company can be found at www.kebleheath.com
July 2022
Trustseal Ltd Announce New Owners with Long Term Plans.
Trustseal, a highway maintenance contractor and manufacturer in High Friction Surfacing (HFS) and Road Marking Services, have announced its acquisition by FC Group Invest Ltd.
With one of the owners and directors of the Worksop-based company retiring, ownership has been passed to the Swedish-UK investors who aim to continue the contractor’s sustained growth.
Both Jon Wragg and Matt Booth will remain in their current positions, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business. As General Manager, Matt will play an instrumental role in the running of the company’s overall operations which will be key to its future success. Chris Booth will retire but will stay on as a Director for a nominal period to facilitate a smooth handover.
“We are immensely proud of our business and what we have achieved over the last 26 years. We now feel it is the right time to begin a new, exciting chapter of growth and success under FC Group’s leadership”, says Jon Wragg, owner and current Managing Director of Trustseal Ltd.
Based in Sweden and the UK, new owners FC Group Invest have extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions of profitable businesses and aim to ensure the company continues its sustained growth.
“My colleagues and I are delighted to have acquired this strong, reputable company with such a knowledgeable and committed team. Our business plan is about strengthening what is already working, whilst looking at where we can add value and further investment, for future, sustained prosperity”, says Fredrik Johansson, co-founder of FC Group Invest.
Further announcements on future plans and Trustseals continued investment in its capabilities are anticipated during 2022-2023.
More information about the company can be found at www.trustseal.co.uk
September 2021
Prism Electronics Announce New Owners and Ambitious Plans
Contract electronics manufacturers Prism Electronics have announced their acquisition by FC Group Invest Ltd.
With the co-founders and directors of the Cambridgeshire-based company retiring, ownership has been passed to the Swedish investors who aim to continue the manufacturer’s sustained growth.
“As part of our succession planning, we wanted to ensure Prism’s future would be in good hands. We’ve taken our time to identify FC Group Invest as the right people to take the business forward” said David Aspinall, co-founder and current Managing Director of Prism Electronics.
Prism Electronics was established in 1991 when David and fellow electronics expert, Richard Walton, formed the company through a management buy-out of the manufacturing division of their then employer. Then in its infancy, Prism Electronics has since developed to be one of the leading names in UK contract electronics manufacturing, delivering printed circuit board assemblies for many specialist and high-tech products. David added “We’re confident Prism will prosper with the support of FC Group Invest, who have exciting plans for the future. The fact that Prism has continued to grow during a global pandemic is testament to the quality of our services and dedication of our team.”
Based in Sweden and the UK, new owners FC Group Invest have extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions of profitable businesses and aim to ensure the company continues its sustained growth. Fredrik Johansson, co-founder of FC Group Invest, said “My colleagues and I are delighted to have acquired a company with such a highly skilled workforce and first-class reputation. Our business plan is about continuity and stability, followed by development and growth.” Directors David Aspinall, Richard Walton and Richard Vyse will all remain with the business for a transition period to ensure a smooth handover.
In 2017, the Prism Electronics team was joined by Dave Dawson whose 30-year experience in semiconductor manufacturing led to him becoming General Manager in 2020. Dave will continue to lead the business day-to-day and work with the new owners to ensure it thrives. “It’s clear FC Group Invest share our pride in the manufacturing and engineering excellence we deliver to our partners. I strongly believe our team can look forward to very exciting and positive times ahead” states Dave.
From their base in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, Prism Electronics produce printed circuit board assemblies and other electronics used within products in areas including instrumentation, medicine, transportation, communications, security, telemetry and industrial applications.
In addition to manufacturing, they work closely with clients to develop and test solutions and ensure their electronics deliver outstanding performance and durability.
Further announcements on future plans and Prism Electronics’ continued investment in its capabilities are anticipated in 2022.
More information about the company can be found at www.prism-electronics.com