North East building compliance and energy assessment specialist Green Zone Surveys has acquired ductwork cleaning company Envioduct as part of expansion plans.
The Wallsend-based firm, which has operated more than 12 years in its industry offering energy audit services, says it has significantly increased its capacity through the deal. Enviroduct has offices in the North East, North West, Midlands and the South and provides nationwide services including kitchen deep cleans, building ventilation inspection and microbiological and PVT testing.
Enviroduct will retain its branding for the foreseeable future, with hopes the two established names can succeed in the market. The group's combined client base spans various sectors including hospitality, retail and public sector with major clients in national fast-food operators and local education authorities.
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Callum Thompson, CEO of Green Zone Surveys, said: "Bringing Enviroduct into the Green Zone group is an exciting step forward. Their established reputation in the ductwork sector complements our existing services. At the same time their team’s expertise aligns perfectly with our own commitment to providing best-in-class compliance solutions.
"This acquisition strengthens our position as a national leader in building compliance, enhances our customer offering and accelerates our growth trajectory."
Green Zone Surveys said the acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company's growth, having nearly doubled its workforce and profits. It said the move has increased operational capacity and opened up new cross selling opportunities. The strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Green Zone's growth — nearly doubling the company's workforce and profit.
Earlier this year the firm revealed expansion into the North West via a new Lancashire base which is intended to grow activity in the area which already includes work for clients such as Liverpool College, Cox Automotive and Venturi. The Ormskirk office is a base for the firm's growing sales team and also serves as a permanent location for its technical function, in the region.
Enviroduct specialises in grease extraction cleaning, ventilation cleaning, fire damper testing, deep cleaning of commercial kitchens and other compliance-related services. Its team of technicians operate from multiple offices.
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Ben Walker, Enviroduct’s managing director, will remain in his role, in a move designed to ensure continuity for both clients and staff. He said: "Joining Green Zone Surveys marks a new chapter for Enviroduct. We’ve built a strong partnership over the years and have a clearly aligned vision of how to scale the operation, complementing our diverse skills based in building compliance services.
"As part of Green Zone Surveys we’re perfectly positioned to deliver unrivalled expertise and value.”