Irish operator acquires Yorkshire-based waste and recycling business

Irish waste management and renewable energy business, Beauparc Group has further developed its reach into the UK market with the acquisition of Leeds-based waste and recycling business LSS Waste Management.

In a deal signed on 9 September, Beauparc acquired LSS as part of its UK acquisition strategy.

The LSS business will complement other UK businesses within the group, but namely Associated Waste Management, which joined the group in 2018.

LSS has served customers throughout West Yorkshire for over 36 years, providing a total waste management solution.

From its south Leeds base it supplies skips, mobile compaction and nationwide hire services to domestic and commercial customers alike.

With a workforce of about 100, the facility is permitted to process 350,000 tonnes of waste annually and has arrangements for refuse derived fuel throughout the UK and Europe.

Brian McCabe, managing director for Beauparc, said: “We are very pleased to conclude the acquisition of LSS, as this adds to our growth strategy in the UK and brings a greater level of scale and processing capabilities to the Group.

“It is our intention to continue with what is already in place throughout LSS, and to build/develop this business even further, ensuring the company continues to grow whilst still providing the quality of service that customers have been used to.

“This acquisition is part of our strategic growth plans for the UK.”

Nigel Woolford, founder of LSS, said: “LSS has served 2,000 customers throughout West Yorkshire and will continue to trade under the distinguished ‘yellow’ brand that was formed in 1984.

“We’re proud to have joined a group of like-minded companies that focus on customer service, technology and constantly striving to deliver new recycling and renewable energy solutions.”

The senior management team at LSS will remain with the business, providing customers with an uninterrupted service.

Woolford will adopt a consultancy role and work alongside Beauparc’s operational management structure, led by UK operations & logistics director, Eamonn Hanley.

Beauparc’s UK operation now extends to six businesses; New Earth Solutions, Scotwaste, WSR Recycling, AWM, Mid UK & LSS.

The LSS acquisition adds to a group processing capacity in excess of three million tonnes annually.

The shareholders of LSS Waste Management were advised by Clarion, with a team led by Sarah Harrison and assisted by Amy Buttrick.