BlogAltrincham-based Bowdon Group acquires Holmes Hose Ltd

Altrincham-based Bowdon Group acquires Holmes Hose Ltd

Proven business Engineering and Construction Support Services Company, Bowdon Group, has recently completed the acquisition of Holmes Hose Ltd – a long standing supplier of industrial hoses.

Established since 1980, Holmes Hose is a specialist in the supply of a comprehensive range of oil and marine hoses, industrial hoses and hose fittings. The acquisition will allow for the expansion and diversification of the product range and sectors supplied by Holmes Hose.

Brian Benson, CEO of Bowdon Group, said: “Bowdon Group prides itself on supporting businesses in the North West to realise growth ambitions and back entrepreneurial spirit. Holmes Hose has a long-standing relationship with our businesses and there is a fantastic opportunity here to integrate and share services across the group.”

“It’s an exciting time for Holmes Hoses, with the backing of Bowdon Group we can achieve our growth plans and increase the range of our product and service offering. Fellow Director, Richard Greenhill and I, are looking forward to working closely with Bowdon Group to take the business to the next level,” commented Stuart Holmes, Holmes Hoses Director.

Holmes Hoses will be retaining all current staff and looking to expand in light of its acquisition. Bowdon Group is pleased that Holmes Hoses’ founders, Richard Greenhill and Stuart Holmes, will continue to take an active role in driving the business forward.

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