Cardo snaps up painting and fire coating specialist | Construction Enquirer News
Summary
Cardo Group has acquired Trident Maintenance Services, a specialist in painting and fire coatings, marking its sixth acquisition in a year and expanding its capabilities in the UK market.
Why It Matters
This acquisition highlights Cardo's strategic growth in the construction sector, particularly in passive fire protection and compliance-driven coatings. It reflects broader trends in the industry towards consolidation and specialization, addressing increasing demands for safety and quality in building services.
Key Takeaways
- Cardo's acquisition of Trident enhances its market presence in the north of England and Scotland.
- Trident's strong financial performance underscores its value in the coatings and refurbishment market.
- The deal aligns with Cardo's strategy of investing in skilled local workforces and expanding service capabilities.
The painting and fire coatings specialist employs around 100 staff and operates across England and Scotland. Last year the firm turned over £18m and more than doubled pre-tax profit to £1.7m, underlining its strong position in the compliance-driven coatings and refurbishment market. The deal strengthens Cardo’s technical capability in passive fire protection and specialist finishes while deepening its footprint in the north of England and Scotland. Founded in 2012 by CEO Liam Bevan as LCB Group in South Wales, Cardo has grown rapidly through acquisition into a major housing and public-sector building services provider across the UK and Ireland. Cardo acquisitions in past 12 months April 2025: Breyer Group’s roofing division via an asset purchase agreement June 2025: SERS Energy Solutions, an energy-efficiency contractor for local authorities and housing providers September 2025: CTS, establishing operations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland December 2025: Gunfire, Cambridgeshire-based passive fire protection specialist January 2026: Faskin Group, a well-established roofing business based in Paisley, Scotland Kenny Robson, Managing Director of Trident Maintenance Services, said: “Joining Cardo Group marks an exciting next chapter for Trident. It gives us the scale, backing and shared ambition to grow sustainably, expand our capabilities across housing, healthcare, education and other key market sectors. “I’m genuinely excited about what we can achieve together...
