Home / News / VPEG disposes of manufacturing firm interests to US company
Venture Precision Engineering Group (VPEG) has disposed of its interests in manufacturing firm HireTech to US company American Sanders, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wood floor sanders. HireTech, which was founded in 1955 and has its headquarters in Watford, is a manufacturer of wood floor sanding machines which it exports for the global tool rental market. VPEG Chairman Drew Mellor commented: “This was a really well-executed transatlantic deal with a US acquirer and a Japanese-listed parent acquiring a UK company. Those intricacies always make deals a little more interesting.” Mellor added: “We are delighted to have completed this transaction and are now very excited about growing VPEG through the acquisition of sub-contract machining businesses in the UK which is at the heart of what we do.” VPEG is a precision manufacturing firm based in Dorset which operates five manufacturing facilities across Dorset and Lancashire, with a workforce of more than 150 engineers. VPEG was advised on the disposal by law firm Moore Barlow, the latest in a series of 13 corporate finance deals that the firm has handled for the group. VPEG Chief Executive Katie Mellor explained that the deal “successfully transfers ownership” to American Sanders, "but also leaves us with an ongoing agreement in relation to continuing to supply our engineering services to Hiretech and the wider American Sanders group going forwards.” Mellor added: "There is a real opportunity for growth as companies look to onshore more work from China to take more control of their supply chains. As a premier engineering firm in the UK, we are really well placed to make the most of that opportunity." Find out more about US buyers targeting UK acquisitions Read more about M&A trends in the UK's manufacturing sector concrete additive to speed up curing
Established in the 1980s, the business specialises in designing, producing and installation of interpretation panels and general signage. They have built an outstanding reputation, with over 30 years’ experience as sign makers working for a variety o...
Chocolate manufacturer based in South East England for sale due to retirement. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a long running, well established, manufacturer of high quality spun and deposited seasonal chocolate figures and Easter eggs.
An opportunity exists to purchase the business and assets of a steel windows manufacturer operating in the North West of England. The business has an established track record and operates an extensive manufacturing facility to produce traditional w...
View more businesses for sale
Waste-to-fuel business acquired by Biffa | BUSINESS SALE
A company that transforms residual waste into fuel has been ...
Muji’s European operations rescued in pre-pack deal | BUSINESS SALE
The European arm of Japanese retailer Muji has been acquired...
Children’s home service provider secures backing for expansion | BUSINESS NEWS
My Tribe, a residential children’s home service provid...
Business Sale Report is your complete solution to finding great acquisition opportunities.
All this and much more, including the latest M&A news and exclusive resources
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news about the latest businesses for sale.
Please choose your settings for this site below. For more information please read our Cookie Policy
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and provide you with access to all features.
These are analytics cookies that help us to improve the way our website works.
rust inhibitor for metal These are used to improve the functional performance of the website and make it easier for you to use.