"This deal is designed to significantly enhance Absolent Group’s presence in the dust and fume extraction market,” states James Stansfield, Filtermist International CEO. “We have extremely ambitious targets over the next five years and increasing our presence in all of our market sectors is a key strategic objective. We will be combining the strengths of our companies to offer customers a complete solution for air extraction and filtration.”
He adds: “Traditionally, Filtermist has been known for its oil mist extraction capabilities – the acquisitions we have made recently, including this one, mean that we are now able to offer dust and fume extraction, VOC abatement, odour control and solvent recovery. We offer a full turnkey service for customers that need to ensure air is free from contaminants. This ranges from initial recommendations and project management services, to equipment manufacture and supply, installation, commissioning, and aftersales support.”
Founded over 30 years ago, the DCS Group collectively acts as a designer, supplier, installer and commissioner of fume and dust extraction systems. The business consists of a number of specialist enterprises, including DCS Ltd and Cades Ltd, with both brands enjoying established reputations for providing dust extraction systems.
DCS business assets also include Ecogate Ltd and Gallito Ltd, which between them manufacture a range of industry-associated products, such as FastClip ducting and microprocessor-controlled extraction optimisation systems that are designed to improve extraction efficiency. Bringing these products into the Absolent Group provides an opportunity to expand the brands’ presence in overseas markets, utilising an established global distributor and subsidiary network.
DCS Group, which had a consolidated turnover of £11.4 million during 2018, will be integrated and consolidated into Absolent Group with immediate effect.
