UK integrated facilities management platform Hygiacura has acquired NCE Group, the specialist commercial catering equipment and kitchen design business operating across Leeds, Nottingham, and Stroud.
The acquisition brings together three established regional businesses — Northern Catering Equipment, Walker Catering Supplies, and Prospect Catering Design — into the Hygiacura platform. Collectively, the businesses generate approximately £6 million in annual revenue and employ 21 staff across the three locations.
The transaction significantly strengthens Hygiacura’s technical self-delivery capabilities within the wider FM environment, adding commercial kitchen design, catering equipment supply, installation, and project delivery expertise to the group’s existing operations across facilities management, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and property support services.
The acquired businesses support customers across healthcare, education, hospitality, contract catering, and public sector environments — sectors where integrated FM providers are increasingly seeking bundled technical and compliance-led service delivery models.
Sacha Jakovljevich, Group CEO of Hygiacura, said: “NCE Group adds genuine technical capability in commercial kitchen design, equipment supply, and project delivery to our platform. The fit with our existing customer base is particularly strong within healthcare, education, and the wider public sector.
“The businesses have built excellent regional reputations and long-standing supplier relationships. Catering equipment is a sector we intend to grow significantly, and we see further acquisition opportunities within this market.”
Founder Mo Romanowicz exits the business following completion of the transaction after leading NCE Group for the last decade. Existing operational teams will remain in place, with Hygiacura expected to appoint additional senior leadership to support further growth across the three regional operations.
The businesses will continue trading under their existing brands following the acquisition.
