Cologne, Germany – In a strategic move to support its further growth, epa Dosiertechnik has announced a significant change in ownership facilitated by Benchmark International. The transaction, completed in January 2024, sees private investor Andreas Leitze acquiring a significant majority stake in the company, while former owner Robert Pauli retains a minority interest, together with managing director Uwe Langner.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Monaghan-based Total Office Solutions, North East (TOS NE) by Cork-based National Business Machines (NBM).

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Avian and Nationwide.

Insight Vision's product lines include sewer inspection push rod camera systems and mainline sewer inspection crawler systems. Insight Vision also offers in-house service, repair, and aftermarket support. Their money-saving modular camera design, knowledgeable factory technicians, and industry-leading service times help the company stand out from their competitors. The Insight Vision team is enthusiastic about meeting customers' needs by assisting them in saving time, money, and effort.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of County Kildare-based Labplan by Swedish-based ADDvise.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of a leading outdoor recreation marketing agency, RubLine Marketing, by ‘corePHP.’ 

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of leading tower crane hire specialist, Trident, by Statom.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of electrical test and commissioning company, WJ Project Services (WJPS), and Amcomri.

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based Lodging Source, LLC, and Washington, DC-based Olifant Legacy.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of both Blue Octopus HR & Recruitment Limited and Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited (Blue Octopus), by IRIS.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Scientific Support Services (SSS) by Los Angeles-headquartered Calibre Scientific.

SSS is a long-established distributor of high-quality laboratory instrumentation including chromatography systems, hydrogen & air generators, gas mixers & diluters, XRF analysers, optical instruments, and consumables. Specialising in complete turnkey solutions, the company offers equipment supply, installation, breakdown repair, and annual servicing.

Calibre Scientific is a diversified global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables to lab research, diagnostics, industrial, and biopharmaceutical communities. The company owns a portfolio of life science and diagnostic companies and has a global reach that extends to over 175 countries.

With this acquisition, Calibre Scientific expands its product offering and enhances its market share in the UK by adding a variety of new customer relationships in key end markets.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Watford-based The Combined Services Provider (CSP) and Norland Equity Partners (NEP).

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Essex-based Clearview by London-based Foresight, a transaction announced as Insider Media’s Deal of the Month in November.

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Printglaze Group (Printglaze), comprising of Printglaze Limited and Printglaze Packaging Limited, to Dublin-based PrintG.

Printglaze has been providing a wide range of services to the commercial print industry since 1979. It has extensive experience in print finishing, including spot UV, foiling, embossing, and other techniques, along with a specialisation in innovative packaging solutions.

PrintG is a consortium of print companies headed by Paddy Burke and Mick Heavey.

The strategic move supports PrintG’s long-term growth strategy and strengthens its position in the industry, allowing it to offer an enhanced range of services to its customer base.

Benchmark International is delighted to share the testimonial of our recently acquired client, Northridge.  

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Gillingham-based Rainham and London-based REL Capital.

Rainham is a coach and minibus hire company, operating several contracts alongside private hire and tour work. It has a modern fleet of vehicles and two sites in Gillingham.

REL Capital  is a UK private investment company that purchases, invests, and operates a number of businesses across a variety of sectors.

Post-sale, Rainham will be operated by REL Redwing, which REL Capital took over in February 2022.

Representing a retirement sale for former owners, the Graham family, the Rainham business will be led by Tom Maidman, director of REL Redwing, and his team.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between County Kildare-based G.H. Pittman (t/a Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment) and Bunzl.

One of the largest distributors of traffic equipment in Ireland, Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment supplies bollards, speed bumps and barriers for car parks, public roads, warehouses, and workplaces. Its customer base includes property management & facilities management companies, schools, government bodies, and county councils.

In 2022, Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment generated revenue of EUR 7 million (c.£6 million).

Bunzl is a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London. The company has approximately 22,500 employees and is present in over 30 countries, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK & Ireland, serving over 800,000 customers.

The acquisition supports the expansion of Bunzl’s North America based McCue business, which already has a UK presence.

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Didcot-based Aurora Health by RSK.

Aurora Health is a radiation detection and exposure prevention specialist providing consultancy, surveying, remediation, and decommissioning services across the nuclear, industrial, healthcare, environmental, military, oil and gas, and educational sectors. It has an established team of accredited radiation protection advisers, radioactive waste advisers, and non-ionising radiation specialists.

RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. As RSK continues to deliver its ambitious growth strategy, it now comprises more than 200 companies employing 12,000 people.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Sun Glass, LLC’s Auto division, and Safelite Fulfillment, Inc.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition between Middlesex-based Bonnell’s and Essex-based fire protection system supplier, EA-RS.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of AvBuyer by Flying Media Group (FMG).

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction between CivilCorp, LLC, a Texas-based AEC firm specializing in transportation and public works infrastructure markets, and ESP Associates, Inc., an ENR Top 500 multi-disciplinary engineering design and consulting firm.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Maidstone-based EPIC by GRS Fleet Graphics, part of the Tosca Capital Group.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Barcelona-based PUSHTech by hospitality technology specialist, Cendyn, based in Florida.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Flo-Systems,Inc. and PumpMan Holdings.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Coventry-based LEVL by Canadian-based Banyan.

LEVL, established in 2016 by Jan O’Hara and Andrew Pearce, is a key Geotab reseller in the UK and for electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe. The company provides hardware and software to allow customers to manage fleet, also delivering consultancy on transitioning fleet to sustainable alternative vehicles and alternative fuels.

Banyan is a private equity company that focuses on niche software with high levels of annual recurring revenue. With a permanent capital base set up to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan has a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies.

Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between Schlummersack and empact brands. Watch as shareholder of Schlummersack, Karina Grassy, discusses her motivations for exiting the company, her experience with Benchmark International, and what she plans to do post-sale.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Portishead-based Brunel by private equity-backed Obsequio.

Brunel has 25 years’ expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining security systems, door entry systems, perimeter security, and fire detection and alarm systems. It also undertakes fire and security risk assessments, with employees security-cleared to government standards.

Obsequio maintains safety systems across fire detection and protection, water quality management, security, electrical safety, and energy efficiency/usage with customers including hospitals, universities, local authorities, leisure centres, and student accommodation providers. The group has been named one of the 100 fastest growing private companies in the UK with sales topping £14 million over the last 12 months.

The services offered by Portishead-based Brunel Fire and Security will significantly increase Obsequio’s ability to provide full capability access control, intruder alarm and CCTV services.

Brunel, which will remain independent within the group, has a particularly strong pedigree within the defence and facilities management industries, broadening the group’s reach into these sectors.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Glasgow-based Community Pharmacology Services (CPS Research) by FutureMeds.

CPS Research conducts phase II-IV clinical trials and has over 30 years of clinical research experience. With a reach throughout the central belt of Scotland, the CPS team has conducted over 250 studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas and indications, such as cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, immunology, dermatology, and respiratory medicine.

FutureMeds is the first European dedicated decentralised clinical trial (DCT) site network. Through acquisitions and a strategic focus on patient experience, FutureMeds has developed large, qualified patient pools across Europe that enable faster patient enrolment, stronger retention and more accurate results.

This expansion promises to bring enhanced solutions to clients and accelerated access to new treatments for patients. CPS Research has over 4,000 engaged patients in the database, and with the FutureMeds DCT toolkit, the catchment area can be extended over the Glasgow urban area.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Schlummersack’s e-commerce business by empact brands.

Watch the video testimonial here.

Schlummersack, based in Plauen, Germany, is one of the leading brands for high-quality baby clothing. The company specializes in the production of sustainable and innovative baby sleeping bags, which are sold online throughout Europe.

In August 2023, empact, which already successfully distributes the TupTam brand in the same sector, acquired the Schlummersack e-commerce business from Karina Grassy. Ms. Grassy will continue to assist the new owners as advisor. Managing Director of Schlummersack, Elke Kramer, will continue her role within the empact group.

empact brands, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a specialised consolidator of sustainable brands in two sectors: kids and pets. With the acquisition of Schlummersack, empact aims to leverage synergies within its group of brands.