Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has advised prominent North West dealmaker Amin Amiri, founder and CEO of A2E Industries, on the company’s acquisition of established Lancashire-based manufacturing business, Graham Engineering Limited (GEL).
Founded in 2001, A2E Industries invests in mid-market companies operating in the manufacturing and technology sectors, including those poised for substantial growth, focusing on modernising or automating processes and information systems to create long-term wealth. A2E has a strong record of investment return on realisation events.
GEL has strong foundations in nuclear product development, with long term production agreements for major clients in the sector. It has applied its capability to grow into other highly regulated markets requiring high integrity stainless steel or other exotic metal fabrications.
The business provides advanced manufacturing services to clients across a broad-spectrum of industries including, nuclear, aerospace, security and medical industries.
Corporate partner Elan Iorwerth led on the provision of legal advice to A2E, assisted by Aniqa Nilima (corporate associate), legal directors Beth Finnie (Banking) and Jon Pearson-Basudev (Real Estate) and apprentice solicitor, Natasha Bradley (Real Estate).
A2E’s acquisition of Graham Engineering represents an opportunity for GEL to modernise its systems and processes under new ownership as a step towards accelerated growth. The deal has been welcomed by both sides. Pulling together a cross-functional legal team, we took care of all aspects of the acquisition for our client, and we wish both parties a successful partnership.Elan Iorwerth
Corporate Partner
Elan Iorwerth said: “A2E’s acquisition of Graham Engineering represents an opportunity for GEL to modernise its systems and processes under new ownership as a step towards accelerated growth. The deal has been welcomed by both sides. Pulling together a cross-functional legal team, we took care of all aspects of the acquisition for our client, and we wish both parties a successful partnership.”
Experienced industry stalwart Adrian Smith will join the GEL as managing director, providing a wealth of capability and knowledge from his extensive time in related industries.
A2E currently holds a portfolio of 17 industrial companies, grouped into four specialist sectors, with aggregate sales of circa £200 million and EBITDA of £19 million.