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Buckthorn Partners LLP (Buckthorn), a UK investment firm focused on energy services businesses, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Amey Group PLC from Ferrovial S.A.
Buckthorn and OEP will invest in Amey to strengthen and grow the business and to access new opportunities, particularly in energy transition, where Amey is particularly well-placed to support the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
Nicholas Gee, Founding Partner at Buckthorn Partners, said: “Amey is at the heart of developing innovative routes to deliver the UK’s infrastructure needs. We are delighted to acquire a business with market leading capability in managing critical infrastructure and look forward to building on this capability and on Amey’s positive work in social value and sustainability.”
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) is inviting prospective supply chain partners and suppliers to meet the buyer and find out more about contracts expected to be worth in the region of £250 million.
Kelly Warburton, Chief Commercial Officer for GCRE said: “We’re beginning early consultation with prospective suppliers about the opportunities, to discuss current thinking and set out our plans to deliver a modern and dynamic test facility for international rail innovation with leading-edge research and development facilities.”
In research, JLL’s Technology and Innovation in the Hybrid Age report finds that tech-enabled solutions are crucial to the success of the hybrid work model.
The research shows that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and organisations will need to implement tailored tools and processes that work for their employees, clients and business models.
“Hybrid work looks different for every business given the uniqueness of their employee base and business model, and where they are with regard to return to work,” said Sharad Rastogi, President, JLL Technologies. “While the office remains a cornerstone of operations, identifying and adopting the right technologies so employees can seamlessly work in the office, at home or elsewhere is essential to the success of the hybrid work model.”
And finally, ISS UK and Ireland (UK&I) today announces a new facilities management contract with Northern Trains, the largest train operator outside London connecting tens of thousands of people to work, leisure, education and more every day.
The contract is part of the company’s strategic ambition to build its presence in the transport and aviation sectors.
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