Elland-based family business, ABS UK has acquired Sapphire Business Solutions as part of a planned UK expansion programme. The North Wales company specialises in providing comprehensive technology solutions, including digital copier and printer services.
Brett Abson, Sales Director at ABS UK said: “Acquiring Sapphire Business Solutions has allowed us to further extend our geographic reach without additional recruitment. Several of our existing service clients have operations in Wales and/or the North West and therefore this merger will allow us to provide them with even better support while accessing a predominantly technologically-demanding commercial client base.”
Additionally, Sapphire Business Solutions has a long-established relationship with both Develop and Samsung, partnerships which match ABS UK’s developing engagement with these manufacturers.
Abson added: “The cornerstone of our offering has always been an unwavering dedication to the highest standards of support – Sapphire was cut from the same cloth so the fit was both uncomplicated and obvious.
“The acquisition also strengthens the business moving forward, adding around £10,000 per month in service revenue alone as part of an overall £350k to £400k per annum increase in turnover.”
ABS UK has a detailed growth strategy which includes doubling the size of its current client base, the acquisition of Sapphire is the first of three planned purchases over the next 18 months.
