PAV Data Systems Limited (“PAV”), the leading supplier of Free Space Optics systems (FSO) worldwide has acquired Olympic Communications (Europe) Limited (“Olympic Communications”). Olympic Communications specialises in providing structured cabling infrastructure to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) sector, as … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2005
£12m management buy-out of Tritech Precision Products Limited
Tritech has been established for over 20 years in the investment casting industry. The group encompasses three major sites located in Wrexham and Barnstaple Devon, providing an integrated supply to major Aerospace, defence and related industries. The deal allowed the … Continue reading
Hot £4 million Jade deal
Jeremy Cole of Manchester corporate finance outfit Cole Associates led a deal to arrange a £4m funding package for a secondary MBO at Warrington-based Jade Communications. Elia Montorio, of solicitors DLA, provided legal advice. Jade employs 100 people and counts … Continue reading
Management buy PJH Group
Kitchen and bathroom distributor PJH Group has been sold to management in a £33m deal. Andrew Yates led the buyout by members of the existing management team with backing from private equity firm Lloyds TSB Development Capital. The Manchester office … Continue reading
Clear future for finance company
Greater Manchester debt advisory firm All Clear Finance has secured a deal which values the business at about £15m. The Timperley based company, which helps people who are struggling with credit and store card bills, has enjoyed a huge rise … Continue reading
Boss of Laird’s back at shipyard
Plans unveiled to expand ship repair business in Birkenhead Merseyside’s best-known and most historic shipyard has been taken over by its former managers. Wirral ship repair group Northwestern Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders has gained control of the Birkenhead yard from the … Continue reading
Acquisition of A&P Birkenhead
NSL was formed in 2001 by John Syvret (former Director of Cammell Laird) and operates a ship repair and conversion business from various facilities on Merseyside. A&P Birkenhead Limited , a subsidiary of A&P Group, operates a ship repair and … Continue reading
Champions can take down for sale sign
The pressure has been immense to sell LFC. Bill Gleeson gets an expert’s view after the final win. Liverpool’s Champions League success means the club no longer needs to be sold. That is the opinion of one of the region’s … Continue reading
£6.3m acquisition of Teleview Limited
N Brown Group initially invested in Teleview Direct Limited in April 1999. The company, based in Golborne offers a wide range of home entertainment and kitchen appliances from leading brands like Toshiba, Samsung, Phillips and Hotpoint for rental. In the … Continue reading
Road to Istanbul is paved with gold
By Andy Kelly Chief reporter Andy Kelly examines how Liverpool’s Champions League run ups the stakes in the battle for control of the club Liverpool’s stunning run to the 2005 Champions League final has offered the club “breathing space” in … Continue reading


