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Bidvest Noonan Acquires Robinson Services and Sword Security in Northern Ireland

Bidvest Noonan Acquires Robinson Services and Sword Security in Northern Ireland
24 July 2023
 

Bidvest Noonan has acquired two FM services businesses, making it one of Northern Ireland’s largest employers.

Robinson Services and its specialist security business, Sword Security (NI) Ltd are the latest businesses to join the Bidvest Noonan group. Robinson Services has provided cleaning and support services for over 40 years in Northern Ireland, and alongside its security business,  employs more than 900 professionals in the region, whose conditions of employment will remain unchanged.

This is the second major investment Bidvest Noonan has made in Northern Ireland in recent years. In 2021, Bidvest Noonan welcomed Amber Support Solutions, one of Northern Ireland's largest Industrial Cleaning companies, into its group.

Commenting on the announcement, Jim O’Hagan, Managing Director of Bidvest Noonan’s business in Northern Ireland, said: “I’m delighted that Robinson Services and Sword Security are now part of Bidvest Noonan and I’m looking forward to working with David and all of my new colleagues. Our businesses are highly compatible, which will allow us to achieve a seamless transition. For our customers and our people, this means that our operations will continue as normal, with the same dedicated teams delivering the highest standards of service."

David Robinson, Managing Director of Robinson Services said, “It’s a very exciting time for all of us at Robinson Services and Sword Security as we become part of Bidvest Noonan. Our businesses have so much in common, including our commitment to putting people first, creating exceptional service solutions through imagination and expertise, and our dedication to building strong and long-lasting relationships with our customers. I'm excited about our future as part of Bidvest Noonan.”

Cormac Sheils, CEO of Bidvest Noonan, added, "We have always had big ambitions for our business in Northern Ireland, aiming to scale up, enhance our infrastructure, and build expertise to deliver the most innovative, high-quality services in the market. Today's addition of Robinson Services and Sword Security is a significant step forward in our strategy."

Picture: a photograph of, from left to right: Cormac Sheils, CEO of Bidvest Noonan, David Robinson, Managing Director, Robinson Services, Jim O’Hagan, Managing Director, Bidvest Noonan, Northern Ireland, Gillian Robinson, Director Robinson Services. Image Credit: Bidvest Noonan.

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 24 July 2023

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