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Groupe ICAPE extends its activities in the UK with the acquisition of ALR Services Ltd.

Dec 18, 202412 months ago

Acquiring Company

ICAPE Group

Acquired Company

ALR Services Ltd

Fontenay-aux-RosesOxfordshireManufacturing

Description

Groupe ICAPE, a global distributor of printed circuit boards (‘PCB’) and electromechanical parts, has announced the acquisition of 100% of the capital of ALR Services Ltd., a UK-based distributor of PCB. The acquisition aims to establish a strong foothold in the highly competitive UK market for PCB distribution and to capitalize on synergies and cross-selling opportunities between the two organizations, leading to increased post-integration revenue. This strategic move also enables ALR Services to offer the full range of services provided by the Groupe ICAPE’s global platform to its portfolio of 300 active clients in the defense and automotive industries, expanding Groupe ICAPE's presence in one of the main PCB distribution markets in Europe.

Company Information

Company

ICAPE Group

Location

Fontenay-aux-Roses, Ile De France, France

About

Founded in 1999, the ICAPE Group acts as a key technological expert in the PCB and technical parts supply chain. With a global network of 39 subsidiaries and a major presence in China, where most of the world’s PCB production is done, the Group is a one-stop-shop provider for the products and services which are essentials for customers.

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