Acquisition RequirementBW001015

Automation, robotics or controls business wanted across the UK by a trade buyer (£5m to £10m)

Manufacturing & EngineeringAutomation, Robotics & Controls

A European trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of an automation, robotics or controls business across the UK, with annual turnover of £5m to £10m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

Full acquisition
Across the UK
£5m to £10m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW001015

Acquisition criteria

Reference: BW001015
Status: Active Requirement
Sector: Manufacturing & Engineering
Sub-sector: Automation, Robotics & Controls
Last reviewed: 13 July 2026
Target turnover: £5m to £10m
Target location: Across the UK
Acquisition intent: Bolt-on acquisition
Acquisition type: Full acquisition

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type: Trade buyer
Buyer origin: Europe
Acquirer scale: Established SME acquirer
Funding position: Funds in place
Decision readiness: Actively seeking and ready to transact
Transaction experience: Five plus completed acquisitions
Execution capability: External advisers appointed

Geographic focus

Target location preference: Across the UK

Full description

A European trade buyer is seeking the full acquisition of an automation, robotics or controls business across the UK.

The target should have annual turnover of £5m to £10m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating across the UK.

Owners of suitable businesses, or advisers acting on their behalf, are invited to make confidential contact.

Automation, Robotics & Controls

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