ZELE – The BontexGeo Group, a European industry leader in the production and sale of geotextiles for civil engineering applications, is to acquire ABG, a specialist in the development and sale of geosynthetic systems with a market leading position in the United Kingdom.
Through this acquisition, which was completed on 23 April 2021, BontexGeo will reinforce its position on the important UK market.
ABG is located in Meltham, situated between Manchester and Leeds, in West Yorkshire.
“This acquisition allows us to strengthen our position in the UK market and reinforces our commitment to invest in growth opportunities following the carve-out from Low & Bonar plc,” said Rob van der Valk, managing director of BontexGeo. “The portfolio and expertise of ABG will allow us to continue to build on our success.”
ABG will remain operational under the same name, as part of the BontexGeo Group. Alan Bamforth, the managing director of ABG, will remain in his current position to further manage the company together with his team.
BontexGeo is selling into more than 60 countries worldwide. Typical applications for its products include erosion control in coastal protection, road and railway construction projects, membrane protection in landfills and drainage systems.
