Acquisitions in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Aliter confirmed that its portfolio company, Edwin James Group, has acquired Motivair, a Staffordshire-based specialist in the service, maintenance and installation of air compressor systems. The deal expands Edwin James Group’s asset care offering, with Motivair’s management team continuing in their current roles.

Wren Sterling completed its first acquisition of 2024 by acquiring TW Financial Planning Limited, a Newcastle-under-Lyme-based financial planning firm serving 750+ households and managing about £265 million in client assets. TW Financial’s Staffordshire office will join Wren Sterling’s national network, strengthening Wren Sterling’s physical presence in the West Midlands.

Palatine has acquired a majority stake in Jessup, a Staffordshire-based developer of affordable homes serving local authorities and registered social housing providers in the Midlands. Jessup founder Clive Jessup retains a stake, while Chris Beighton and Matt Moore join the leadership team as Chairman and CEO, respectively, to support growth and expansion into the East Midlands.

PIB Group Ltd acquired Element Hinton (Insurance Brokers) Ltd, a family-owned insurance brokerage based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The deal brings Element Hinton into PIB’s independent broking group, with the existing leadership and team remaining in place to support continued growth and expanded client offerings.