HSL Compliance Acquires Chemical Treatment Services Ltd (CTS)
October 17, 2023
West Midlands-based HSL Compliance has acquired Belfast-based water treatment specialist Chemical Treatment Services Ltd (CTS), giving HSL a permanent foothold in Northern Ireland and access to the Republic of Ireland. The deal expands HSL’s water-treatment and legionella-control capabilities and is the company's third acquisition in 12 months, taking HSL’s headcount to more than 500.
- Buyers
- HSL Compliance
- Targets
- Chemical Treatment Services Ltd
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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