24-7 Group recently announced the acquisition of The Leeton Group, a respected engineering and facilities services provider based in Peterborough. The acquisition forms part of 24-7 Group’s continued expansion across the UK and enhances its multi-disciplinary capability across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, interior projects, and facilities maintenance.
Established in 1978, The Leeton Group has built a strong reputation for professionalism, technical expertise, and long-standing client relationships across the industrial and commercial sectors.
The Leeton Group will continue to operate under the Leeton’s brand name for the foreseeable future.
This approach allows:
• Complete stability for existing clients
• A smooth integration process
• The preservation of Leetons’ trusted identity
• Continued growth of existing services and customer relationships
• The opportunity to enhance capability with the support of a national group
24-7 Group will focus on investment, capability expansion, and operational support while ensuring that Leetons’ well-established culture and customer relationships remain unchanged.
Expanding Capability and National Coverage
The Leeton Group brings significant expertise to the 24-7 portfolio, including:
· Electrical Engineering
· Industrial and commercial installations, inspection and testing, data cabling, lighting solutions, power upgrades, and control systems
· Mechanical & HVAC Services
· Air conditioning, ventilation, heating systems, gas services, and planned HVAC maintenance
· Interior Projects & Groundworks
· Commercial fit-out, refurbishments, partitions, ceilings, flooring, decorations, and supporting civils works
· Facilities Maintenance
· Reactive and planned maintenance across electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and building services
· These additional capabilities enhance 24-7 Group’s ability to deliver integrated, self-delivered engineering and FM services across the UK
Andy Hawes, CEO of 24-7 Group, said: “The Leeton Group is a business with more than four decades of technical experience and a fantastic reputation. We are committed to protecting that legacy. Keeping the Leetons brand in place gives clients and staff continuity while we invest in growth, capability and long-term opportunity.”
Mark Ducker Director, added: “Becoming part of the 24-7 Group allows us to strengthen what we already do well, while providing our clients with access to wider technical resources and national support. Remaining as Leetons ensures familiar faces, trusted service, and the same high standards our customers expect.”
Positioning for Future Growth
The acquisition supports 24-7 Group’s wider strategy to expand its engineering and FM capability across the UK. The Group will work closely with the Leetons leadership team to:
· Invest in people, skills, and technology
· Expand the reach of Leeton’s’ services
· Develop cross-disciplinary engineering expertise
· Strengthen national response capability
· Introduce additional technical services where beneficial
Both organisations share a commitment to high-quality delivery, strong customer relationships, and technical excellence — forming a natural partnership for long-term growth.
