Sell-side M&A specialists Convex advise the Shareholders of MBA Consulting Engineers Limited, a multi-disciplinary M&E consultancy specialising in sustainable building solutions, particularly in the industrial and logistics sectors, on a strategic sale to built environment consultancy, Contollo Group.
The acquisition of MBA Consulting Engineers signifies Contollo Group’s strategic commitment to expanding its influence in sustainable building consultancy, cementing its role as a leader in innovative solutions for the industrial sector. MBA is Contollo’s third acquisition, representing rapid expansion which began early in 2024 supported by private equity firm NorthEdge.
Trading since 1984, MBA Consulting Engineers is an MEP consultancy specialising in the logistics and industrial sectors. Led by Nick Crewe, MBA employs approximately 60 people and operates from two locations: Milton Keynes (HQ) and London. Over the years, MBA has become a market leader in its field, offering services such as BREEAM certification and refrigeration engineering with in-house teams. Additionally, MBA uniquely utilises strategic relationships with two sprinkler design sub-contractors, enabling them to provide a seamless service for clients.
MBA Managing Director Nick Crewe said: “Having been established as a leader in the industrial & logistics space for over 40 years, we wanted to find a partner who could help the business transition to the next stage. It was paramount that they would share our vision and had similar values – Contollo Group’s, ‘people first’ approach is consistent with our own.”
Contollo Chief Executive Ruth Percival said: “MBA really appealed to us as a business due to its reputation and specialism in the industrial and logistics sector, a key area in which we see huge opportunity and potential for growth. Many distribution facilities are occupied by large, public-facing organisations with ambitious ESG goals. Contollo Group exists to help our clients achieve their net zero ambitions. Our growing capabilities make us the perfect construction partner for sustainable design and cost management. Moreover, these I&L facilities are large consumers of energy, meaning that some of the most innovative engineering developments are happening in this space.”
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“Selling your business is a monumental life event so it is critical you surround yourself with the right team of advisers. I chose Convex for their unconflicted, straight forward approach and their specialism in selling owner managed businesses. They understood what I was looking to achieve and successfully sourced a newly formed strategic buyer that will help the business continue to grow. Convex worked tirelessly from the outset until the end and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their business.”
Nick Crewe, Managing Director
