Arrow Security Shutters acquired by Blount Shutters

Transaction Overview:

• Sector: Construction / Industrial Services
• Business Type: Installer and repairer of roller shutters and industrial doors
• Deal Type: Trade Sale
• Buyer Type: Trade Buyer
• Location: Bolton, UK

Arrow Security Shutters has been sold to a buyer making its second acquisition through KBS Corporate in less than 15 months.

Based just outside Bolton, Arrow commenced trading in 1991 and is a leading fitter and repairer of roller shutters and industrial doors.

Working with clients across the construction, retail, industrial and commercial sectors, Arrow has enjoyed lengthy associations with Travis Perkins, Wickes and Toolstation among others.

The company’s service offering extends to driveway gates, car park barriers and shopfronts, with repairs provided on a national scale via a team of engineers stationed throughout the UK.

Advised upon by Steve Alcock, KBS Corporate Deal Executive, the transaction was instructed to facilitate the retirement of Andrew Burke, Arrow’s Managing Director.

After the opportunity attracted healthy interest, the successful offer was made by Blount Shutters, an Essex-based independent industrial door supplier which acquired Zenith Doors through KBS in May 2023.

“The client could see the growth potential of being taken over by Blount and I wish them all the very best for the future,” said Steve Alcock.

Steve also thanked Daniel Calderbank, KBS Corporate Document Writer, for his work in producing the marketing materials for the opportunity, and Adam Gilbert of AG Corporate Law for legal services provided.

The Industrial Doors & Security Systems Sector

Specialist providers of industrial doors and security systems are seeing strong demand from buyers across the construction and industrial services sector. National service capabilities, long-standing client relationships, and strong reputations make these businesses a natural fit for trade buyers looking to broaden their service offering.

This level of activity reflects a wider trend of consolidation across technical service sectors, where buyers are seeking established operators with dependable service models and strong customer retention. For business owners in this space, this may present an attractive opportunity to consider their next steps, including selling a company.

Further examples of this trend can be seen in similar industrial services transactions, including the sale of Custom Security Services
and the investment in London Drainage Facilities, illustrating continued appetite for technical, service-led businesses across infrastructure and security markets.