Inviron, the leading building services and facilities management provider, has purchased the specialist maintenance division of Commtech, a subsidiary of IMI plc, taking effect from 1^st August 2009.

The division has a number of common clients, and a similar history to Inviron, with its parent company IMI being comparable to ABB, from whom Inviron purchased its Services business in 2003, therefore, providing an excellent corporate fit and a ‘good home' for its employees.

Inviron's growth over the last five years, to become a £130 million company, is testament to the drive and passion of this employee-owned business to deliver the best service to its clients.  The purchase of this division of Commtech, financed by Inviron itself, demonstrates the financial strength the business has achieved, and runs contrary to recent trends in the sector.

Garry Metcalfe, Managing Director of Inviron and recent winner of an Ernst & Young North & Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year Award, comments: "At Inviron, our primary strategy is to grow organically, which is what we have done, we are also getting closer to our vision of becoming the most respected building services provider in the UK.

"The opportunity to purchase a division of this size, cultural fit and clientele, given our previous experience proved compelling.  

Our immediate task is to ensure customers, employees and suppliers are kept fully informed and are consulted, as appropriate, in the lead up to 1^st August, when the unit will be integrated within Inviron."

IMI plc have retained ownership of Commtech Ltd and its commissioning division.