Acquisitions in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The M. K. Morse Company acquired its longtime distribution partner and welding center, PJ Wiseman Ltd., based in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Effective January 3, 2023, the business will operate as The M. K. Morse Company UK Ltd., supporting Morse’s strategy to expand its global cutting solutions presence.

NVM Private Equity has completed a £10 million growth investment into Yorkshire-based YorkTest Laboratories Limited to support product development, laboratory equipment upgrades and international expansion, including the US. As part of the transaction Richard Millman joins the board as Non-Executive Chair and NVM partners will take board seats to support the company’s accelerated growth plans.

NVM Private Equity has backed a £24 million management buyout of Easby Group, the parent of Easby Electronics Limited and Delta Impact Limited. The investment will support the leadership team — four senior executives become shareholders — to accelerate growth across EV charging, smart energy, IoT and 5G end markets and create new jobs at the group's Richmond and Berkshire sites.

Funds managed by CapVest Partners have agreed to acquire Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the U.K.'s leading independent pet food platform, from L Catterton. IPN—home to the Harringtons and Wagg brands—was scaled under L Catterton through manufacturing investment, brand marketing and DTC capabilities; CapVest said it will support further expansion across the U.K. and Europe. Terms were not disclosed.