Building competitiveness in a higher-cost market
UK manufacturers are balancing high energy, employment and input costs with the need to invest in technology, automation, skills and new markets. Confidence and orders are improving, but businesses remain selective about where they commit capital and are looking for greater certainty before making strategic decisions.
In a sector where investment is often long term, delayed decisions can lock in inefficiency and restrict future options. Acting with clarity is critical when margins, productivity and resilience are at stake.
Our manufacturing team brings practical insight to growth, investment and more pressured situations.
Case Study
FRP supports Seaforth Holdings on a second acquisition.
FRP’s Financial Advisory team support Seaforth Holdings with financial and tax due diligence on its most recent acquisition of Indestructible Paint.
Case Study
Rescue and sale of Lakes Bathrooms secures future for leading UK manufacturer
With the critical festive trading period looming and imminent winding-up action from HMRC, the owners of a national hospitality group turned to FRP Advisory for urgent restructuring support.
Case Study
FRP supports Humble Group AB on another acquisition
FRP’s Financial Advisory team provide FDD and buy-side advice to Swedish FMCG company Humble Group
Case Study
FRP supports international growth financing for TICC services provider Certek
Robust due diligence supports Certek’s rapid expansion.
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