Lawsons Holdings acquires AVS Group Holdings Limited
19 February 2020The combined group will have an annual turnover of £125m with 565 employees operating from 27 branches across the South East of England. The acquisition of AVS will assist Lawsons with future expansion in the fencing and landscaping market.
AVS – who traded under the name AVS Fencing Supplies - will retain its brand identity and continue to operate separately under the direction of its Managing Director Stewart Pierce. Lawsons will assist in the future growth and development strategy of AVS.
“The values and ethos of both companies run in parallel and I had no hesitation in deciding that Simon and his team were the perfect fit going forward.” said Ian Faires, founder, AVS. “I am very proud?of what we have all achieved at AVS during the past twenty-seven years and now is the right time for this move to take place.”
“I am absolutely delighted with the acquisition which further demonstrates Lawsons commitment to expansion, growth and development as it looks forward to a new and exciting decade.” said Simon Lawson, chairman of Lawsons.
