Graham Engineering Ltd (GEL) confirms acquisition and investment by A2E Industries Ltd a prominent investor in the Industrial Sector

Graham Engineering are delighted to announce that it is now part of A2E Industries Ltd stable of industrial companies

Graham Engineering Ltd., based in Nelson, Lancashire, UK

Graham Engineering has an enviable reputation for quality and an enduring foundation in nuclear product development leading to long term supply production agreements.  This model has enabled GEL to grow into other similar highly regulated markets requiring high integrity stainless steel (or other exotic metal) fabrications.

Graham Engineering Ltd now provides advanced manufacturing solutions to clients across a broad-spectrum of industries including, nuclear, aerospace, security and medical industries.

GEL has developed a range of innovative manufacturing processes within comprehensive fabrication facilities, including laser profiling involving multi axis welding robotics, a variety of welding processes (including Robotics 3D Fibre Laser), 5 axis machining, large deep drawn pressing, forming, surface treatments (Vaqua Blasting), polishing, CMM inspection and final assembly.

A2E Industries Ltd

A2E invest in, or acquire mid-market industrial companies with the aim of affecting a transformation of the key fundamentals of the businesses. A2E are a long-term value investor with no predetermined parameter or exit timetable.

 

GEL will remain as a standalone company but ably supported by A2E planning to crystalise significant growth in the organisation through targeted investment and leveraging streamlined/amortised production capabilities.

Graham Engineering Chairman, Tony Eckford commented, “The completion of this acquisition by A2E Industries Ltd will provide long-term certainty and affords Graham Engineering the opportunity to strengthen and grow the capability and capacity of the company across a range of sectors, where significant growth opportunities exist.”

Amin Amiri, Founder & CEO of A2e Industries Ltd, commented “We are delighted that whilst other suitors failed to complete a deal, A2e with our innovative and contrarian approach have successfully acquired GEL, an advanced engineering business.  Our plans are to modernise/automate processes, information systems and to motivate key people with awards of equity to create goal convergence. Furthermore, we are also delighted that Adrian Smith will join the company as CEO, providing a wealth of capability and knowledge from his extensive time in related industries.”