Clearwater advises Meesons on its sale to H.I.G. Capital backed andwis group

Transaction

Meesons sold to H.I.G. Capital backed andwis group

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Meesons on its sale to H.I.G. Capital backed andwis Group

Sector

Business Services

Region

Clearwater has advised Meesons, a market-leading provider of specialist entrance control solutions, on its sale to H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.) backed multi-service provider, andwis Group.

Meesons is a physical security and entrance control solutions provider for critical national infrastructure, data centres, grade A offices and the leisure sector. Founded in 1864, the company’s network of security experts and highly trained engineers design and install Meesons’ third party certified physical security systems, which include portals, speed gates, revolving doors and turnstiles, both nationally and internationally

Meesons joins the andwis Group, a combination of four industry-leading companies within the technical building services sector to create a truly multi-service offering. Meesons’ accredited offering will be the foundation of andwis Group's security and access vertical.

andwis Group has been established as a family of best-in-class technical services providers that can offer multi-service solutions to clients through its direct networks of experts. Each andwis Group company will retain its outstanding focus on client service delivery through existing teams, local networks, existing brands and the entrepreneurial spirit that has made them stand out in their respective specialisms.

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I am deeply proud of our heritage and the customer care track record of our team. Joining the andwis family gives Meesons the platform to increase our presence in physical security and entrance technology while retaining the spirit and service-first culture that has allowed us to thrive.
Mick Clark, Managing Director, Meesons

Working with the Clearwater team was a great experience. We felt that they represented exactly what an adviser should be, they were knowledgeable in our sector, gave us clear advice and guidance throughout the process and as a result Meesons has found the ideal acquirer that can support its future growth.
Jeremy Terry, Owner, Meesons

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey with Jeremy and the rest of the team to find an acquirer for their business. We’re excited for the business joining the andwis Group, which gives it an even bigger platform to further develop its offering to customers. Meesons longstanding heritage and H.I.G.’s investment in the space is a great combination. We’re looking forward to seeing where the rest of the journey takes them together.
Rob Burden, Partner and Head of Business Services, Clearwater

We are deeply committed to equipping our clients with safe, sustainable buildings that protect people and productivity. The creation of the andwis Group marks a major milestone as we bring four industry-leading and complementary specialist networks together with a strong pipeline of further acquisition opportunities. This is the start of an exciting journey as we continue to build and expand the andwis Group into a truly unique multi-service offering delivered through direct best-in-class networks.
Jonathan Simpson-Dent, Chair, andwis Group