Critical equipment supplier and servicing partner JLA has welcomed another three new businesses into the Group, bringing the total to six in six months. Stafford-based Astral Fire and Security and Preston-based firms T. Jolly Services and Atlas Sterile Services, are the latest companies to have been acquired.
T Jolly Services and Atlas Sterile Services provide HVAC maintenance and repair services, as well as compliance testing for cleanrooms. Astral Fire and Security has a strong presence in the fire and security solutions market, offering everything from the design, installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire doors, signage and extinguishers through to fire risk assessments and training, as well as specialising in security products such as access and entry systems, nurse call systems and CCTV.
Helen Ashton, CEO at JLA said: “With Total Care, we have created a scalable platform that enables us to become the trusted single supply and service partner that UK businesses are crying out for. We’re looking forward to working with all three businesses as we expand further throughout 2020."
JLA is a UK provider of critical asset solutions providing a range of commercial laundry, catering, heating and fire safety solutions suitable to a variety of markets in both the public and private sector.
The existing management teams will continue to run the respective businesses. Rob Harris, former owner and Managing Director at Astral said: “With experience in tailored, bespoke systems for large multi-national businesses and smaller independents, the fit with JLA felt right. This opportunity and investment will allow us to develop our business alongside JLA, while maintaining the fantastic service our customers are used to.”
Commenting on the T Jolly and Atlas deals, former owner Paul Riley said: “The sale of the businesses provides an excellent platform for future growth as an integral part of a large organisation with a broad range of commercial interests, including a fast-growing heating division, focused on a range of planned and reactive maintenance services.”
With decades of experience, JLA will continue to look for complementary businesses within the HVAC and Fire Safety sectors.
