Aberdeen-based hazardous area electrical equipment supplier Dron & Dickson has acquired Inverurie rival Cable Solutions Worldwide.
The seven figure deal should enable Dron & Dickson to offer an enhanced range of products and services under one group, grow in existing markets, and accelerate emergent markets, such as renewables.
Cable Solutions Worldwide is a principal distributor for several global suppliers and manufacturers. As part of Dron & Dickson and its five branches in the UK, the group should add value to existing clients with a broader range of equipment supply.
The company will continue to operate from its 12,500 sq ft warehouse and yard in Inverurie and trade under its existing name.
Colin Rowley, managing director at Dron & Dickson, said: “As a team, we identified the opportunity to combine the expertise the two companies and we are incredibly positive about the opportunities this partnership will bring.
“I want to thank the team at Cable Solutions Worldwide, in particular Colin Fraser, John Rickman and Graham Ross, who have committed to working with us towards our growth strategy in the longer term.”
Earlier this year, Dron & Dickson grew its renewable energy team to target this growing market, as well as reinforcing its commitment to the sector by becoming FIT4OR accredited.
Colin Fraser, managing director at Cable Solutions Worldwide, added: “We are confident this move represents a perfect outcome for both companies, and to use a footballing analogy, I’ve taken the team as far as I can.
“It’s time for Dron & Dickson to move our business forward to unlock further potential.“
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