Caldervale eyes expansion after new acquisition

The Dewsbury-based company, whoch employs 50 people, has purchased Chesterfield-based Fusion Equipment Ltd in a deal it claims will help fuel its ambitious plans to grow the business by 30 per cent over the next five years.

Caldervale manufacturers systems and tools for welding plastic pipes used in most industries. Its news acquisition, Fusion Equipment, is part of the Fusion Group and manufactures a range of equipment that complements the Caldervale Technology product range and both will now be sold side-by-side to customers around the world.

Co-owner and managing director of Caldervale Technology, Gordon Lilley, says: “The Fusion Group is a major name in our industry and it is something we have aspired to for years. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to add more to our existing product range and is a great platform for us to be able to grow both businesses.

“We pride ourselves on our innovation and expertise and Fusion Equipment only adds further to that. We will be maintaining Fusion Equipment’s existing global customer base and will be adding to that by offering Caldervale Technology’s range of products and brands alongside.”

Under the deal, all staff and equipment at Fusion will be retained at their current site but will be moved to a new adjacent building that offers more space for growth. Caldervale Technology’s current premises in Dewsbury will also be retained.

Caldervale Technology was founded in 1983 and manufactures its products at three sites in the UK, exporting more than 55 per cent of its goods. It focuses heavily on innovation and delivers products for sectors ranging from the gas industry through to fish farms.

Gordon adds: “This is a great deal for everyone involved and we jumped at the chance to get involved with a great business like the Fusion Group and build a stronger relationship.

“We plan to invest in Fusion Equipment and deliver even more to their customers by making use of our skills and innovation. In return, our product range will be available to even more people around the world.”

Fusion Group managing director, Kevin Raine, said: “Fusion Group will continue to supply its’ clients with the same range of equipment products, however we hope in the near future to benefit from the focus , expertise, skills and management that the Caldervale Technology team will bring to Fusion Equipment Limited.

“We look forward to building a long and close relationship with Caldervale Technology.”

Founded in 1983, Caldervale Technology has grown to offer a range of more than 200 products and they are used in a wealth of industries around the globe, from oil and gas to fish farms.

By working closely with major international manufacturers around the world and nejoys a strong online presence.

The firm now exports 55 per cent of its products with its key foreign markets including Europe, Australia and Canada.

A spokesman said: “It is independent of pipe manufacturers and, as such, has become a trusted advisor to a range of major international groups and industries.”