LPW Group adds to its capabilities and reach with the acquisition of Wilson Contract Services
LPW Group (LPW), the national truck and fleet washing company has completed on the acquisition of Wilson Contract Services (WCS), bringing specialist signage, decoration, and bespoke cleaning services.
“Alinea are working with us to help identify and complete a number of acquisitions to drive growth in the LPW Group. From the beginning to the end, Alinea’s ability to originate an opportunity, personable approach and their attention to detail, has ensured a deal which works well for all parties going forward. We continue to work with Simon and Oli to identify and complete more opportunities to expand the LPW family”
Laurie Moon, CEO LPW Group
LPW is a national commercial vehicle cleaning specialist. With over
£35 million turnover and 45 years’ experience LPW are the UK’s market leader in fleet cleaning and truck wash services. In addition to their ambitious organic growth plans, LPW are adopting an acquisition strategy to accelerate growth in specialist cleaning services, bringing in both new services and clients.
Established in 1990 and led by Managing Director Andrew Wilson, WCS has grown into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of signage, decoration programmes and bespoke cleaning services. WCS operates a national service for clients ranging from small independent companies to major blue-chip organisations including Asda and Morrisons.
Speaking about the transaction, Laurie Moon, CEO of LPW said “WCS have developed an outstanding reputation for delivering a high-quality service, built up over a number of years. We are excited for Andrew and the WCS team to join the LPW family as we all work together to unlock the next phase of growth”.
Andrew Wilson from WCS said “building WCS has been my life’s work, I’m immensely proud of what the WCS team has achieved. The decision to join LPW was a natural one, it is rare to find a larger group with such a strong drive for growth, passion for high service levels, yet retains a family culture. I am excited to continue growing WCS alongside Laurie and the wider LPW team.
Working on the transaction was Simon Lloydbottom and Oliver Wadlow from Alinea Corporate Finance with legal advice from Tom Sutcliffe of Beswicks Legal.