V.C.E acquired by Spirax-Sarco Engineering

Industrial maintenance provider V.C.E Limited was acquired by Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc as part of its strategy to expand technical service capabilities. The deal strengthens Spirax-Sarco’s position within the engineering sector, particularly across industrial steam and valve maintenance services.

Transaction Overview 

• Sector: Engineering
• Business Type: Specialist provider of valve refurbishment and industrial boiler maintenance services
• Deal Type: Trade Sale
• Buyer Type: Trade Buyer
• Location: Lanarkshire, UK

A Lanarkshire based specialist valve refurbishments and industrial boiler maintenance company has been acquired by Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc.

The multi-national engineering group, who employs more than 1,300 dedicated industry engineers in over 100 countries, has acquired V.C.E Limited for an undisclosed sum

V.C.E offers Valve Refurbishment associated with industrial steam, boiler maintenance, pressure testing, valve reconditioning and materials supply.

The company was established in 1989 and has since formed partnerships with high profile companies such as Michelin Tyres, Balfour Beatty and GlaxoSmithKline.

Headquartered in Cheltenham, Spirax-Sarco Engineering comprises two leading engineering businesses: Spirax Sarco for steam specialities and Watson-Marlow for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies.|The group operates across a variety of industries, offering environmentally friendly solutions for energy and water savings, process efficiency, product quality and improvements in plant health, safety and regulatory compliance.

Outgoing shareholder and director, Stephen Jack, will remain within the company in his current capacity for a minimum of two years to ensure a smooth transition.

Guy Haynes, Senior Deal Executive at KBS Corporate who advised V.C.E in this transaction, said “It was a pleasure to work with our clients in achieving a deal for the company. The synergy between the two companies is evident and I believe that V.C.E is in an excellent position to build on their success under the guidance of Spirax-Sarco.”

The Industrial Engineering Services Sector

Specialist engineering service providers continue to attract acquisition interest as larger industrial groups look to strengthen their maintenance and refurbishment capabilities. Within the engineering sector, businesses with technical expertise in areas such as steam systems, pressure equipment, and plant maintenance are particularly valuable to strategic buyers seeking to broaden their service offering and support long-term industrial clients.

Strong demand for specialist engineering capabilities is creating opportunities for business owners to realise value, particularly for those considering selling their company.

You can also explore similar engineering transactions, including the acquisitions of Peter Campbell Sales and Grahams Machinery Sales, demonstrating continued demand for specialist industrial suppliers and engineering services businesses.