One of the North Wales' leading IT firms has been acquired.
MWL Systems has been bought by technology and communications company Elite Group.
MWL Systems has been supporting businesses throughout North Wales and further afield for 35 years.
The firm has doubled in size in recent years.
Having identified synergies between the two organisations, talks with Elite began some months ago. The value of the deal has not been disclosed.
It will continue to operate under the MWL Systems name, dual branded with Elite Group.
Managing director at MWL Systems, Matt Kingsley-Williams, has taken on a new role as group director of IT operations, within Elite’s senior directors team, whilst also continuing his responsibilities in the day to day running and management of MWL Systems.
The acquisition of MWL Systems, marks Elite’s 17 since 2008, with their IT services division growing rapidly over the past two years.
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Specialists in IT, telecoms and unified communications for businesses, Elite Group’s client base spans an astounding 7,500 companies, operating throughout the 海角视频.
With offices in Chorley, Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Madrid, the Group boasts 180 staff and a turnover in excess of £57m.
Mr Kingsley-Williams said: “Having celebrated the business’ 35 anniversary this year, our acquisition by Elite Group represents a fantastic milestone for MWL Systems, and the next, logical step for us as a successful, expanding business.
"The whole team are looking forward to the next coming weeks, months and years, continuing to set the trend in terms of IT provision and passing on the benefits to our customers.
"Working with Elite presents us all with fantastic opportunities, sharing our knowledge and skills; as well as introducing our customers to the wider Group along with what they can offer in terms of new products and services.
"It’s an exciting time for our team. Being part of the Elite Group will open up new opportunities for all of us, and we’re looking forward to this new chapter.”
Rob Sims, CEO of Elite, said: "This acquisition is such a positive step for both MWL Systems and the Elite Group. We had been searching a very long time for a company to complement our IT offering with the right IT skills and credentials.
"We are delighted to be joining forces with MWL Systems in this acquisition and it signifies the beginning of a long and successful future. Together we are stronger and the benefits we will now be able to bring to our clients are tremendous."