Acquisition of NWP Electrical Ltd and NWP Power Systems - 06 August 2009

Freedom News Special Edition

Freedom is delighted to announce the acquisition of NWP who will be added to the Engineering Services division.

Street lighting

Providing external lighting solutions for local authorities, civil contractors and private sector developers. NWP can also create an Installation programme for new developments.

This acquisition strengthens the Freedom geographic footprint and broadens the service offering with the introduction of Street Lighting. The business has a capable management team and skilled workforce, which will be smoothly integrated into the Freedom structure.

Wayne Hayes, Freedom Group Managing Director comments: “NWP have a highly skilled and motivated workforce which will dovetail well into our existing structure. The team in Deeside will broaden our footprint in existing markets and allow us to extend our service offering through their loyal and broad customer base and provide excellent potential for expansion of services into existing Freedom contracts.”

Andy Catchpole, Spice Distribution Managing Director adds: “NWP acquisition is an exciting development for Freedom and will add to our existing capabilities moving us into new service offerings, enhancing our current portfolio.”

Rob Merrick, NWP Managing Director says: “the team and I are extremely excited to join Freedom and become part of a growing company which will no doubt provide us with new market opportunities and advantages."