LDC invests in ARC to support growth
ARC Building Solutions (ARC), the market leading provider of passive fire protection and thermal solutions for the built environment, has secured a significant investment from LDC, the leading private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group.
Based in Leeds, ARC manufactures certified and tested cavity barriers, offering up to four hours of fire integrity, alongside thermal insulation products that support fire safety and energy efficiency. Its technical system solutions enable residential and commercial property developers to create safer, more sustainable spaces for people to live and work.
Founded in 2008, ARC has achieved consistent, long-term growth, supported by strong demand for safety critical and environmentally sustainable solutions. LDC is backing ARC’s management team, led by CEO Neil Weeks, and will support the business’ growth strategy, underpinned by investment in increased production capacity, enhanced systems and sales and support teams to continue to deliver a market leading service to its customer base.
The investment was led by LDC’s Yorkshire team, including Investment Director, Will Scales, Partner and Head of Yorkshire, Dan Smith, and Investment Executive, Connie Smith.
Following the investment, Will Scales and Dan Smith will join ARC’s board as Non-Executive Directors, alongside Kevin Sargeant who joins as Non-Executive Chair. Kevin brings nearly 30 years of board experience, including former roles at Volution, Ventilair Group, Nuaire, Flexicon and Aqualisa.
Newable, the specialist UK SME investor who has supported the growth of the business since 2019, will reinvest alongside LDC.
PMSI provided CDD to support the transaction, including an assessment of ARC’s positioning in the fire and thermal insulation markets and analysis of further growth opportunities across the construction sector, including the impact of ongoing cladding remediation programmes. Our work also included a full customer feedback exercise the demonstrate the business’ core value proposition moving forward.
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