Orca Expands with Millen FM Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 26, 2025 | B Daily
Orca Cleaning Group, an industrial cleaning firm based in Durham, has acquired Millen Service UK Ltd, trading as Millen FM, a facilities management company. The acquisition was completed for an undisclosed amount and will enhance Orca's service offerings, especially in retail park cleaning and maintenance. By this strategic acquisition, Orca plans to streamline its service delivery, expand its portfolio to include chewing gum removal and high-level cleaning, and create new job opportunities. According to Steven Holmes, CEO of Orca Cleaning Group, the decision to acquire Millen FM was motivated by their historical collaboration and the owner's willingness to sell. This move is expected to give Orca more autonomy in contract management and further expand their market in energy, electrical, building maintenance, and parking services.
Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Industrial Cleaning
Geography
- United Kingdom – Both Orca Cleaning Group and Millen FM are based in the UK, specifically in Durham.
Industry
- Facilities Management – Millen FM operates in the facilities management industry, providing services like litter picking and external cleaning.
- Industrial Cleaning – Orca Cleaning Group specializes in industrial cleaning, a sector focusing on high-level cleaning and specialized maintenance services.
Financials
- Undisclosed – The acquisition of Millen FM by Orca Cleaning Group was for an undisclosed amount.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orca Cleaning Group | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | A Durham-based company specializing in industrial cleaning services. |
| Millen Service UK Ltd (Millen FM) | Target Company | Company | A company providing facilities management services like retail park litter picking and external cleaning. |
| Steven Holmes | Chief Executive | Person | CEO of Orca Cleaning Group, involved in the decision to acquire Millen FM. |