US manufacturing giant swoops for East Mids firm
Northampton-based Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) has been bought by New York Stock Exchange-listed SPX Corporation.
Founded in 1988, ECS is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered communications intelligence systems, including RF inhibitors (RF Jammers) and encrypted data links.
The team at law firm Squite Patton Boggs advising on the transaction was led by partner and head of the Birmingham Corporate team Geoff Perry, assisted by associate Shauna Halls and partner Tim Jarvis (tax strategy and benefits).
Colin Bullock, founder of ECS, said: “We are very pleased to be part of SPX, as it creates numerous opportunities for employees and customers to continue our growth journey. Combining ECS’s expertise in RF countermeasures and encrypted data links systems with SPX’s strengths in RF detection and location systems, as well as its global infrastructure and resources, is a great opportunity to further advance product development and extend the reach of our combined, high-value solutions to a broader customer base.”
Managing director of ECS, Marc Haysey said: “The team from Squire Patton Boggs did a fantastic job, guiding us through the transaction and making the process easier for us all. We are very grateful for their loyalty, support and hard work.”
SPX Corporation is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, supplying the HVAC and detection and measurement markets. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation has more than 4,500 employees in 15 countries.
“We have a long history of acting for ECS and during that time we have seen the business flourish and grow,” said Perry.
“We are pleased to have advised the shareholders of the company on this transaction which will see the business going from strength to strength, as part of a larger group.”
