BGF-backed Hobs acquires Canon UK’s 3D printing business

Hobs provides 3D printing techniques

Liverpool-based Hobs 3D has announced the acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, of assets relating to Canon UK’s 3D printing business, in a deal backed by investment company BGF.

Over recent years Canon has been reselling professional 3D printers, providing service support and consumables to a broad range of clients across the UK.

Canon UK spokesman Dominic Fahy said: “Canon remains committed to pursuing all the growth opportunities we have within our industrial and production solutions business.

“To ensure that each of our customers receives the best experience for managing their 3D printing operation going forward, we chose to work with leading company Hobs 3D.

“We are happy that our customers are in excellent hands given the company’s long relationship with Canon and proven ability to deliver a high standard of service.

“We look forward to a continued strong partnership with Hobs 3D.”

Hobs 3D provide 3D printing bureau services, which it uses alongside traditional model-making methods to create architectural models and prototypes.

It also provides a range of 3D visualisation services, including a ground-breaking multi-sensory virtual reality platform, VRCUB3D.

James Duckenfield, Hobs Group chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be able to support the excellent client base Canon has built up over recent years.

“We look forward to being of service to these customers with day-to-day equipment support and consumables, as well as advice on how to get the most out of their equipment from our first-hand experience gained from our 3D printing bureau service.”

BGF has invested £11.5m in Hobs Group since December 2014 to support ongoing growth, including four acquisitions.

BGF has invested more than £230m across 23 businesses in the North West, with new investments in 2018 such as Mission Mars, the North West operator behind hospitality concepts Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza, and Merseyside-headquartered Evoke Creative which supplies interactive digital solutions, including self-service kiosks, video walls, digital signage and payment terminals.

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