Hodgson Sealants Group has acquired the entire share capital of Britchem, an independent, private label sealant manufacturer, from Roy Barton and Trevor Jones. The acquisition allows the newly extended group to offer customers an unrivalled range of UK-manufactured sealant and tape technologies, the business’ representative said, as well as increased capacity to meet the demands of the group’s growing sales.
The technologies manufactured at both companies are complementary. Britchem will continue to be run as an independent company within the Hodgson Sealants Group.
“Britchem is a successful, well-run business, and it has been a pleasure to work with the Roy Barton and Trevor Jones to bring this company on board,” said Charles Hodgson of Hodgson Sealants Group. “We are really looking forward to welcoming all the staff and customers of Britchem into the Hodgson Sealants Group.
“We share many values with them, including a strong customer and quality focus, a flexible manufacturing approach, and a trust and belief in our people. We are determined to build on the success already enjoyed by Britchem.”
Hodgson Sealants Group is the parent company of Hodgson Sealants, based in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Founded in 2002, Britchem manufactures sealants for both UK and export customers. Hodgson Sealants was founded in 1968. Together with its sister company, HS Butyl, based in Hampshire, Hodgson claims to be the leading UK independent sealant and butyl tape manufacturer. It employs 200+ people.
Hodgson was supported in this acquisition by Richard Firth of Leeds based Park Place Corporate Finance, Matthew Smith and Samuel Peake of Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP. Funding was provided by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
