Business
Please quote reference number B08007.
The company is a market-leading provider of audio-visual, PAVA and CCTV systems integration services headquartered in Scotland, with a regional office in England. Founded in the 1970s, the company has grown from a one-person operation to a team of 44 skilled professionals.
This expansion has included the strategic acquisitions of two other market players, which has broadened the company’s product portfolio with high-specification loudspeakers and power amplifiers.
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The company specialises in the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of a comprehensive range of audio-visual and security systems. Their expertise encompasses sound systems, public address voice alarm (PAVA) systems, CCTV, assistive listening systems, access control, lighting and AV systems. Notably, the company received the prestigious TOA and S&CS Golden Ear Award in the 1990s for their innovative UPB01 Single Line Monitor.
The company boasts a strong safety record, holding Safe Contractor Approved, CHAS Accredited Contractor, and Constructionline Gold Member accreditations.
Their impressive client base spans diverse sectors such as sports stadiums, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, religious buildings, public transportation hubs, shopping centres, leisure facilities, educational institutions, and more.
Key investment highlights include:
- Remarkable financial profile, with a turnover of £6.126 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of £538,259 in 2024;
- £340k per annum in recurring revenue from maintenance contracts;
- Diversified cross-sector client base;
- 44-strong team of staff and an in-place management team with expertise across contracts, technology, sales, finance, and security.
Highlights –
- Expertise across all stages of project delivery, offering an end-to-end service encompassing the design, supply, installation and maintenance of PAVA, sound and security systems;
- Strong financial performance with year-over-year revenue growth of nearly 67% in 2024;
- Cross-sector and bi-national presence with a prestigious and diversified client base;
- 44-strong team of staff and an in-place management team with expertise across contracts, technology, sales, finance, and security.
Opportunities –
- Scope to expand into adjacent service areas, including fire safety, and alarms & detection;
- Recruiting younger trainees would help to counteract the risk of an ageing workforce.
Location
The business is based in Scotland.
Premises
The business premises are leasehold in two stragetic locations to serve their bi-national sales territory.
Tenure
The premises are leasehold.
Hours
Due to the nature of the business, it operates all year round.
Staff
The business has 44 members of staff.
Financial Profile
Turnover IRO – £6.1m in 2024.
In 2024, the company delivered strong financial results, achieving impressive revenue growth of 41% to reach £6.126 million (up from £4.338 million in 2023), with an adjusted EBITDA of £538,259.
• Leasehold premises available, pending agreement.
• Interested parties will be required to sign an NDA.
