An engineering firm has acquired a Wakefield-based boiler manufacturing and repair company, marking expansion in the UK power and industrial markets.

Acquisition Details

According to the Wakefield Express, Staffordshire-based Ropsley Ltd, the holding company of PJD Mechanical Engineering, has acquired Green’s Power, a historic firm near Chantry Bridge in Wakefield.

Green’s Power, which invented the economiser in 1841, is now a global provider of heat transfer, economiser, and industrial boiler products.

Expansion and Integration

PJD Mechanical Engineering stated that this acquisition will expand its position as one of the largest independent groups in the UK power and industrial markets.

The combined team will include more than 250 specialists, with an expected annual turnover exceeding £40m.

David Hayle from Ropsley Ltd commented: “We’re pleased to announce this acquisition and are keen to begin integrating the businesses and offering a seamless solution to customers new and old.

“Now that the economic challenges of the past few years are behind us, we’re very much setting our sights on further exponential growth and look forward to supporting this iconic business with the next phase of its development.”

Historical Significance and Future Growth

Green’s Power, founded in 1821, has established itself as a global leader in boiler equipment and services.

Chris Wright, operations director of Green’s Power, said: “Green’s has been operating within the industry since 1821 and over this period, it established itself as a global leader in the provision of boiler equipment and services.

“We’re now very much looking forward to the future, and our partnership with the Ropsley portfolio, to continue being a truly progressive developer of solutions within the group’s core sectors.”

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