Squire Patton Boggs has advised critical engineering services provider Edwin James Group on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Pettits Ltd and its operating subsidiary Motivair Compressors Ltd (trading as “Motivair”) for an undisclosed sum.
Leeds Corporate partner Paul Mann, assisted by director James Thompson and associate Olivia Baccarella, led a multi-office team of lawyers on the transaction.
Edwin James Group is a leading engineering services provider that specialises in complex, regulated environments. The company leverages technology to support some of the biggest brands in the UK to manage their critical environments and assets. The group operates across a UK network of 17 offices and service centres, offering a complete range of services, including asset care, asset renewal, mechanical, electrical, renewable, energy and process engineering, in addition to complex systems integration and digitalisation to support industry 4.0. Employing over 1,000 staff, the group has a clear strategy to offer a complete range of infrastructure, process and digital engineering services, covering the full life cycle of assets.
Staffordshire based Motivair's turnkey service model covers a wide range of products and includes maintenance, project management, monitoring, and technical support. As specialists in compressed air management, Motivair manages approximately 9,000 assets, serving a blue-chip customer base across the UK. Their focus spans the industrial, infrastructure, utilities and defence sectors.
Integrating Motivair into the Edwin James Group portfolio aligns with the company's strategic vision to become a leading critical engineering services provider. The move introduces a new service offering, allowing Edwin James Group to strengthen its portfolio, enhance competitiveness, and explore new markets.
The deal was made possible due to additional investment from funds managed by Aliter Capital.
Paul Mann said, “We are very pleased to have supported Edwin James Group for the first time on a significant transaction for the business. This acquisition adds new service streams and further develops its footprint across the UK.”