Ascot Doors Seals Growth in Strategic Takeover by Andwis
Deal News | Jun 09, 2025 | B Daily
London-based building services provider Andwis has acquired industrial door and roller shutter firm Ascot Doors (Service) in a strategic move to fuel Ascot’s growth. The acquisition, supported by FRP Corporate Finance, retains all staff of the Barnsley-headquartered Ascot Doors (Service), which provides door, shutter, and fire curtain services across multiple sectors. Paul Redfern, the Managing Director of Ascot Doors, views this deal as an opportunity to leverage Andwis’s broad network to enhance their service offerings. Backed by global private equity firm H.I.G Capital, Andwis’s expansive national network focuses on building maintenance services across various industries. FRP Corporate Finance identified Andwis as a fitting partner through extensive market research. The deal is expected to benefit both parties considerably in the coming years.
Sectors
- Building Services
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Ascot Doors is based in Barnsley, and Andwis is headquartered in London, indicating the UK as the geography of the transaction.
Industry
- Building Services – Involves the supply of services such as door, shutter installations and repairs, relevant to Ascot Doors and Andwis.
- Private Equity – H.I.G Capital, a global private equity firm, backs Andwis, playing an integral role in the acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Doors (Service) | Target | Company | A company providing installation and repair services for doors and shutters. |
| Andwis | Bidding Company | Company | A building services provider backed by H.I.G Capital, acquiring Ascot Doors to expand its service portfolio. |
| H.I.G Capital | Backing Private Equity | Company | Global private equity firm backing Andwis. |
| FRP Corporate Finance | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Provided corporate finance advice and support for the sale of Ascot Doors. |
| BREAL Capital (Ascot) Limited | Selling Company | Company | Seller of Ascot Doors (Service). |
| Paul Redfern | Managing Director | Person | Managing Director of Ascot Doors. |
| Daniel Brecker | Partner, FRP Corporate Finance | Person | Partner at FRP Corporate Finance involved in the acquisition. |
| Amy Murphy | Manager, FRP Corporate Finance | Person | Manager at FRP Corporate Finance involved in the acquisition. |