Andwis Group acquired by HIG Capital

On 30 March 2023, private equity sponsor H.I.G. Capital completed the simultaneous acquisitions of Synecore Limited and Meesons Futures Limited. The transactions serve as the foundational catalyst to establish Andwis Group, combining these newly acquired operations with H.I.G.’s existing portfolio companies, CPS and Classic Lifts, into an integrated UK technical building services platform. Led by Managing Director John Harper at H.I.G., the sponsor structured the platform to address structural tailwinds across the UK built environment, including statutory decarbonisation targets, regulatory tightening, technological upgrades, and aging property assets. By uniting mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering with high-security physical access solutions, Andwis delivers critical maintenance and installation services across commercial and infrastructure facilities. The newly formed group operates under the leadership of Executive Chair Jonathan Simpson-Dent, tasked with integrating operations and driving commercial synergies across all four business units. Backed by H.I.G.'s institutional capital, Andwis is positioned to execute an active buy-and-build strategy, targeting bolt-on acquisitions in M&E, lift maintenance, fire protection, access control, and broader building compliance services to expand its national footprint.

The acquisition of Andwis Group is part of the growth strategy of HIG Capital, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Berardi Bullonerie in 2022.