OCS Announces Acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services

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04 December 2024

OCS has doubled the size of its hard services division by acquiring FES FM and FES Support Services from Forth Holdings Limited.

The acquisition means OCS will employ over 4,000 engineers, making it one of the largest hard services businesses in the UK.

FES FM and FES Support Services are headquartered in Stirling and deliver hard services to both private and public sector customers. OCS will therefore cross-sell its soft services to FES’ customer base and have the opportunity to expand its operations in Scotland.

This is the fifth UK acquisition for OCS in the last 12 months: Accuro, Abate Pest Management, Profile Security Services and Exclusive Services Group.

Daniel Dickson, OCS CEO – UK & Ireland, said: “The companies exceptional track record in Hard Services, combined with longstanding customer relationships and regional strength, makes them an ideal fit for OCS as we look to expand our own Hard Services division. This acquisition not only enhances our offering but also provides us with the scale and resources needed to compete for the UK’s largest hard services and TFM contracts. We are excited to welcome the talented team to OCS and look forward to building a market-leading offering together, and importantly, it remains very much business as usual for all FES customers, ensuring a seamless transition and uninterrupted service.”

Paul Lowe, CEO of Forth Holdings Limited, added: “FES FM and FES Support Services have flourished within Forth Holdings Limited and we are confident that under OCS’s leadership, the  businesses will continue to grow and deliver exceptional services to its customers. We are proud of the legacy we have built with Forth and look forward to seeing its continued success as part of OCS, which is continuing to implement its ambitious growth strategy through organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions. I would like to thank my former colleagues for their dedication, loyalty and commitment over the years and wish them a successful future with OCS.”

Rob Legge, OCS Group CEO, commented: “The acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services is a significant milestone in our growth strategy, strengthening our hard services offering and doubling our footprint across the UK. It enhances our ability to deliver larger and more complex projects, positioning us to serve our customers even better, and is another step towards our vision of becoming the best facilities services provider in the world, ensuring we continue to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.”

Picture: a photograph of Daniel Dickson and Paul Lowe. Image Credit: OCS

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 04 December 2024

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