Obsequio Group Acquires Environtec Ltd

Warren Equity Partners Acquires Obsequio Group from Beech Tree; Obsequio Announces Atlas World and PLP Fire Protection Add‑ons

October 24, 2025

Environmental Services

Warren Equity Partners has acquired Obsequio Group from Beech Tree Private Equity, with financial terms not disclosed. Obsequio, a Leicester‑headquartered provider of fire safety, water hygiene, security, asbestos and environmental compliance services employing over 630 staff and generating over £70m in revenue, will remain led by founders Simon Abley and Simon Cashmore and is announcing two add‑on acquisitions — Atlas World (Belfast) and PLP Fire Protection (Chatham) — as part of the new investment.

Beech Tree Invests in Obsequio Group; Obsequio Acquires APS Security & Fire

March 27, 2023

Engineering Services

Beech Tree Private Equity has made an investment in Obsequio Group to support the company's organic growth and buy-and-build strategy, with additional acquisition financing provided by Beechbrook Capital. Concurrently Obsequio — which operates under brands including CDS, Genex and Drax — has acquired Nottingham-based APS Security & Fire to expand its fire and security capabilities and regional footprint.

Obsequio Group Acquires Metro Safety Group and Dakro Air & Water

November 6, 2024

Environmental Services

Obsequio Group, the compliance services platform backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired Metro Safety Group and Dakro Air & Water to expand its service offering and national coverage across the UK. The add-on deals broaden Obsequio's capabilities in fire safety, water and air quality compliance and strengthen its presence in healthcare, housing association, facilities management and industrial end markets.

Obsequio Group Acquires Premier Fire Security Limited

April 9, 2025

Industrial Services

Obsequio Group, backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired Romsey-based Premier Fire Security Limited, expanding Obsequio's fire safety and security capabilities and its presence on the South coast. The add-on strengthens the group's public sector and education client base and allows Obsequio to offer additional compliance services to Premier’s customers.

Latus Group Acquires Euro Environmental Limited

February 1, 2026

Healthcare Services

Latus Group, backed by private equity investor NorthEdge, has acquired South Yorkshire-based Euro Environmental Limited to expand its Occupational Hygiene division across the UK. The deal — supported by funding from Santander and advised by several advisers — strengthens Latus's hygiene capabilities and national service offering as part of its buy-and-build strategy.

Normec Acquires Derwentside Environmental Testing Services Ltd. and Latis Scientific Ltd.

October 26, 2023

Environmental Services

Normec has acquired UK-based environmental and water testing businesses Derwentside Environmental Testing Services Ltd. and Latis Scientific Ltd., adding three laboratory locations across the UK and bolstering its environmental testing capabilities. The deal strengthens Normec's UK footprint following earlier M&A activity and retains the DETS & Latis management team led by Kirk Bridgewood.