Engineering specialist MARCH announces investment by EMK Capital.
Leading critical engineering firm MARCH has received investment from EMK Capital as part of the sale from Aliter Capital. EMK has an exceptional track record and expertise in infrastructure services. The strategic investment marks a significant milestone in MARCH’s evolution, positioning the company for accelerated growth.
The business, which reported turnover of £188 million for the year ending February 2024, continues to show strong momentum with a forward order book exceeding £840 million.
The acquisition follows MARCH’s rebranding in September 2024, which consolidated the expertise of operating companies ACS, Musk Process Services, Parker Technical Services, and Peak Technology Solutions. Through this integration, MARCH has enhanced operational efficiency and simplified customer engagement, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in delivering complex engineering projects across the UK.
The transaction terms are undisclosed.
Commenting on the acquisition, Christopher Kehoe, CEO at MARCH, said: “We are proud to have helped some of the biggest brands in the UK look after their critical environments and assets. EMK’s backing helps accelerate our ambitious growth plans, positioning us for the next chapter of our growth. We would like to thank Aliter who have been an excellent partner to the business.
Investing in our people has been and will continue to be crucial to our growth strategy. By enabling our workforce to cultivate the required expertise, we can continue to focus on engineering progress, better supporting our customers to meet the evolving challenges around energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and operational improvement.”
Pictured: Christopher Kehoe
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About MARCH
MARCH, formerly the Edwin James Group, delivers critical engineering services to support some of the UK’s leading brands. With a network of 18 offices and service centres across the UK, it specialises in managing complex, regulated environments, using technology to address the biggest challenges its customers and their industries face.
MARCH provides a total engineering solution, from infrastructure management and process optimisation to digital automation. The company focuses on delivering in highly-regulated, asset-rich industries, where it offers a single point of contact for managing assets across their entire lifecycle.
With a team of over 1000 skilled professionals, MARCH is committed to enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, helping clients navigate the challenges of decarbonisation and operational improvement. Through long-term partnerships, MARCH serves key sectors such as industrial manufacturing, nuclear, aerospace & defence, the public sector, life sciences, food & beverage, and utilities.
MARCH also owns and operates compressed air management specialist, Motivair, which was acquired in July 2024 to deepen maintenance and asset care offerings.
About EMK Capital
EMK Capital is a growth-focused private equity investor, with an exceptional track record of investing in European and international mid-market businesses. EMK invests in opportunities where there is unrecognised and/ or hard to realise value, identified through extensive work on sub sector theses, and where EMK can partner with outstanding management teams in executing transformative change.
EMK operates from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Paris and Singapore.
