The company has completed the multi-million management buy-out with the help of UKSE funding
OPG a company that specialises in graphics and branding for fleet vehicles has completed a successful multi-million management buy-out (MBO) deal with help from UKSE and private investors.
The company works with a variety of household names across industries like retail, food and drink, logistics, transport, and construction. Brands the business has worked with include McDonalds, Greggs, Sports Direct, and Natwest.
The company currently has 20 members of staff across management, design, production, and admin. With the new investment the company’s five-year plan will look to expand the company with new roles, services, and strategies to bring customers a single source for brand requirements.
The buy-out come about when founders Owen and Janet Pilling decided to hand over the reigns of the company after running it for 28 years.
A staple of the wider industry, Allan Hamilton has been appointed as managing director of the company alongside commercial and financial director Stuart Ritchie, and technical director, Tristan Harrold.
Hamilton says: “OPG has a fantastic reputation within the industry and local community alike, and I am proud to return after Owen gave me my first break some years ago. I am looking forward to leading the next chapter of growth at OPG as it continues to build positive relationships with existing clients, and welcome more as we expand our brand awareness offerings.”
The deal was made partly possible thanks to UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel. which was originally started in 1975. The organisation offers a range of financial services to help SMEs along with providing workspace offerings.
The new management trio have successfully acquired the business thanks to UKSE and private investors. Stuart Ritchie, commercial and financial director adds: “We are delighted that Owen and Janet have entrusted us with the future of business they have built and the investment support we have secured gives us a solid foundation for growth. Having worked in the business for over 20 years, I am delighted to embarking on a new chapter for all of us at OPG.”
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