BULLETIN Flotek invests in OES Flotek Group has announced the acquisition of a majority share in OES, a North Wales-based managed IT, cyber security, managed print, and web development firm. Displaying rapid growth and a £3.1 million turnover, OES provides digital technology solutions to businesses. Priding itself on its tailored account management and highly trained experts, the business has developed a reputation in North Wales and the Northwest for its bespoke strategies and service delivery, boasting a strong client roster that includes Boots, Hickory’s, and Gamlins, with a particular focus on the legal market. This strategic move expands Flotek’s regional presence in the area, alongside its Chester office acquired last year, and pushes the group to achieve a turnover of more than £10.5 million. Additionally, the acquisition brings 22 experienced OES staff into the Flotek fold, bolstering the team to over 80 individuals. Jay Ball, CEO of Flotek said: “OES’s impressive track record and talented team make them a perfect fit for Flotek. This acquisition will boost our growth and visibility in the area and, crucially, will allow Flotek to enter the managed print and web business and develop our provision for the legal sector while supporting OES with access to a robust telecom offering. We’re pleased to be welcoming OES as part of the group and creating new opportunities for our businesses and our customers.” The deal will see OES’s management team, Wayne Jones, Peter Edwards, and Luke Murray, remain in their roles as Managing Director, Head of Finance, and IT Manager respectively, benefiting from the strategic guidance of the Flotek board, while continuing to run OES and deliver the exceptional service the business has become known for. OES’s brand will be maintained under the Flotek Group umbrella, ensuring continuity and familiarity for clients and employees but delivering an enhanced service through the businesses’ stellar expertise and commitment to future growth. This is Flotek’s second investment acquisition, following the inclusion of Hampshire-based Flexinet last year. https://flotek.io/ 01732 759725 6 KRL Group named a finalist KRL Group has been named a finalist in the ‘Environmentally Friendly Business of the Year’ category at the 2024 Goole & Howdenshire Business Awards. The Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards, which were co-founded and chaired by local businessman Garrey Haase (Director of Yorkshire Eyewear), recognise and celebrate business excellence in Goole and the surrounding area. The awards have become one of the area’s most prestigious events, recognising local success stories and presenting a perfect opportunity to further raise the profile of the Goole and Howdenshire area of East Yorkshire. The ‘Environmentally Friendly Business of the Year’ category recognises businesses that work hard to minimise the impact of their activities on the environment. Managing Director George Baker attributes the accolade being made possible by its promotion of Epson heat-free devices to businesses in Yorkshire. The company has also opened a new Leeds office. Baker said that following unprecedented growth over the last 12 months, it was considered a strategic move to expand the sales and service support team into the Leeds area to address growing demand from clients and prospective clients in the region. The office is located in an ideal position, just off the M62 at Morley enabling engineers to access road networks quickly if a site visit is required. www.krlgroup.net Business restructure results in new jobs Integrity IT Solutions has experienced a bumper year as a result of a reorganisation, spearheaded by new head of operations Michael Quinn. On the back of the success, Integrity IT, which has offices in Annan and Carlisle, has recently welcomed four new recruits to the team, and promoted two members of staff as part of their personal and professional development. Ben Hoban has returned to Integrity after working as an IT engineer for 15 months at a Cumbrian business chain and has been appointed as a Senior Network Engineer, Ben Haugh and Lauren Johnson have been recruited as IT Technicians and Lukasz Bazydlo has started as an IT apprenticeship. Josh Britton, who joined Integrity in 2015, has continued to impress and has stepped up to the role of Network Engineer, while Becci Grieve who joined Integrity to work on the reception is now responsible for the company’s procurement and logistics operations. Integrity IT Solutions specialises in the design, supply, support and installation of IT systems to businesses across the north of England and southwest Scotland. www.integrityoffice.co.uk (l-r) Lukasz Bazydlo, Lauren Johnson, Josh Britton, Ben Hoban, Ben Haugh, Becci Grieve and Michael Quinn.
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