Eastlake Group in first major acquisition
eastlake group take over Calvert Morgan Limited in first major acquisition
The eastlake group, UK market leader in the facilities support sector, has expanded into Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Calvert Morgan Ltd.
The Group, which has offices in East Kilbride, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff and London, signed a multi-million pound deal with the directors.
Founded 24 years ago by Brian Calvert and Trevor Morgan, is one of Ireland’s leading organisations specialising in the creation of high performance work environments. provides a complementary range of products and services within the office interior sector. Its product portfolio includes office furniture and seating, partition systems, lighting, carpeting and associated products and services.
Since becoming part of the eastlake group, has already secured new business wins. There are high hopes for the company, with plans to increase its 20 strong staff in Northern Ireland by 25% in the next 12 months. Trevor Morgan has joined the board of the eastlake group and will continue to have responsibility for all operations in the Belfast office.
Brian Calvert remains managing director and sole owner of Calvert Office Equipment Ltd, the largest independent supplier of digital imaging products to the Northern Ireland marketplace.
Managing director of the eastlake group, David Eastlake, said: “The acquisition of and our subsequent Irish presence is a great step forward for the eastlake group. Although we handle many international contracts, it is vitally important to our business to continue our expansion within the UK allowing us to provide a global service locally.”
“The synergy between the eastlake group and made it an easy decision to go ahead with the acquisition and we have high hopes for the business in Northern Ireland.”
“I am delighted that in a struggling industry, the eastlake group continues to go from strength to strength.”