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Stockport-based environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the acquisition of Aspect Ecology, its sixth in two years.
Aspect Ecology is a leading ecological planning consultancy and its acquisition by Heaton Mersey-headquartered APEM brings the group’s headcount to over 600, including an additional 40+ ecologists.
Leah McGimpsey, APEM Group CEO, said:
“Aspect Ecology bring deep expertise in terrestrial ecology to the Group, building on our existing market-leading capabilities and significantly increasing our strength and depth. This acquisition provides substantial opportunity to continue our expansion into the infrastructure and built environment market.
“As the need for clean infrastructure increases, Aspect’s knowledge and work with clients in assessing the biodiversity of a developer’s plans and how to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain solutions, will be of real value to APEM’s own clients.”
Alistair Baxter, co-founder and senior director at Aspect Ecology commented:
“Being part of the APEM Group will provide great opportunities for the Aspect Ecology team and allows us to take forward our current operations with the added support of the Group infrastructure. APEM’S culture of high quality work mirrors that of Aspect Ecology’s so that our approaches are fully aligned.
“Joining forces with APEM will enable us to access new markets and offer additional services to our clients as well as more rapidly develop our technological capabilities aided by APEM’s market leading position.”
APEM Group has completed six acquisitions since 2021, all supported by WestBridge, as it pursues its growth strategy and international expansion. The latest deal is the third to complete in 2023, following the acquisitions of Macro Works and NASH Maritime by the environmental consultancy business in June and July.
Peter Barkley (pictured), partner at WestBridge, said:
“APEM Group continues to go from strength to strength both domestically and internationally. This new acquisition of Aspect Ecology builds on existing capabilities in terrestrial ecology, broadens the service offering and further enhances APEM’s reputation in the environmental consulting marketplace.
“The APEM Group Leadership Team continue to add culturally aligned businesses to the Group via its strategic acquisition strategy, while delivering value adding services to clients.”