Scaffolding manufacturer becomes £20m group after acquisition
A Wolverhampton manufacturer has revealed multi-million-pound expansion plans following a new funding deal.
Bilston-based Metal Spraying (UK), part of the MS UK Group, makes and distributes a range of construction and scaffolding products.
It has expanded with the acquisition of Cannock-based Scaffolding & Construction Products (SCP) from the Alumasc group.
The deal was completed with support from the City of Wolverhampton Council’s business growth team.
The MS UK Group, based in Meadow Lane, was established by Wolverhampton-born entrepreneur Ranjit Dale in 1999, and its acquisition of SCP creates one of the largest independently-owned distribution specialists for construction products in the UK with a combined turnover of £20m.
Ranjit Dale said: “We’ve worked closely with Alumasc for almost 20 years and have made this investment to safeguard jobs and ensure long-term certainty of supply for the construction industry.
“SCP is a perfect fit with the range of products we produce at MS UK Group, and, together, we plan to expand the range of products and services we offer to help our customers improve performance.
“Our growth plans for the next five years will also generate additional business and employment opportunities in the Wolverhampton area, and we are grateful to City of Wolverhampton Council for the support they have shown for this venture.”
The council provided support through ERDF-funded programme AIM (Black Country Advice Investment and Markets), which helps support businesses with growth potential, inward investment, and market development.
AIM pools the resources of the four Black Country local authorities, University of Wolverhampton, and Black Country Chamber of Commerce, to provide specialist consultancy to SMEs via the Black Country Growth Hub.
Cllr Peter Bilson, deputy leader, City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “It is excellent news for the city and the Black Country, in terms of investment and jobs, to see Metal Spraying (UK)’s growth.
“It demonstrates the business environment in Wolverhampton remains buoyant.”
Legal advice to MS UK was provided by Hawkins Hatton.
