We are delighted to announce that Marlowe plc has acquired Alarm Communication Limited (ACL).
Founded in 1984, Surrey based ACL are a leading team of fire protection, commercial security systems and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) specialists.
Working across these three core services, ACL create safe, secure and sustainable spaces, making a positive impact on communities and the environment. ACL supply, install, and maintain Building Energy Management Systems that are customized to suit customers’ specific project requirements and to help businesses reduce energy and maintenance costs while optimizing their building.
ACL will now sit alongside the other 8 brands; Marlowe Fire & Security, Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression, BBC Fire & Security, FAFS Fire & Security, FSE Fire & Security, Island Fire Protection, Morgan Fire Protection and Hadrian Technology, as an integral part of the Marlowe Fire & Security Group, the Fire Life Safety and Security Division of Marlowe plc.
Alex Dacre, Chief Executive of Marlowe plc, said:
“The acquisition of ACL marks another significant milestone in the development of our fire safety & security strategy. Following Marlowe’s first acquistion of Fire & Security Group in 2016, a number of bolt-on acquisitions and strong organic growth, our fire safety & security business now generates run-rate revenue of over £100 million. We look forward to the contribution that ACL will make to our continued growth in this market.”
About Marlowe plc
Marlowe is a UK leader in specialist services which assure safety and regulatory compliance, whilst managing risk for businesses across the country. The company was formed to create sustainable shareholder value through the acquisition and development of businesses that provide regulated inspection, testing and compliance services. It is focused on health & safety, compliance software, employment law & HR compliance, fire safety, security, water treatment & hygiene, air quality and occupational health services – all of which are vital to the wellbeing of its customers operations and are invariably governed by regulation.
Marlowe currently provides services to over 15% of Britain’s commercial premises and is increasingly attractive to customers who require a single outsourced, nationwide, provider of a comprehensive range of regulated compliance and safety services. Our customers can be found in most office complexes, high streets & leisure facilities, manufacturing plants and industrial estates, and include SMEs, local authorities, facilities management providers, multi-site NHS trusts and FTSE 100 companies.