We have advised Groupe M on its acquisition of Laker-Vent Engineering, a UK-based company specialising in piping, mechanical and welding solutions.
Laker-Vent Engineering is a piping and mechanical contracting company specialising in the design, fabrication, and installation of complex industrial pipework systems to blue-chip clients in process and power industries, including nuclear, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Ellesmere Port near Liverpool, the company delivers both project-based solutions and services across the UK, covering the full project lifecycle from engineering design and modular construction to on-site installation, maintenance and project management. Laker-Vent Engineering employs 400 people and generates £50m in revenue.
Groupe M is a leading French industrial integrator specialising in the execution of complex mechanical and industrial projects in France and abroad, across the entire project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement to fabrication, installation, and maintenance. Reputed for its high-level expertise in piping, boiler-making, precision mechanics, and advanced welding technologies, Groupe M operates as a trusted partner to blue-chip clients in some of the most demanding sectors, including nuclear and other low-carbon energy, defence and process industries. This strong industrial culture is underpinned by a deeply rooted entrepreneurial spirit, instilled and carried forward by the founding Monteiro family, which continues to shape the group’s long-term vision, agility, and commitment to excellence.
With teams based in Ellesmere Port and Billingham near Newcastle, Laker-Vent Engineering complements Groupe M’s existing presence in Bristol, thereby substantially strengthening its geographical footprint across the UK. Groupe M is now well positioned to support the next generation of major industrial projects in the region and to play a key role in upcoming large-scale developments within the UK nuclear market.
