Another water acquisition for United Living

Peter Duffy Ltd, a civil engineering contractor specialising in water infrastructure, has become part of United Living’s Infrastructure Services division, operating within the expanding water business.

Established in 1972, Peter Duffy Ltd is a family-owned business based in Wakefield. In the year to 31^st May 2024 it made a pre-tax profit of more than £750,000 on £22.4m turnover.

The acquisition follows United Living’s takeover last year of EcoGenR8, a Hampshire-based process engineering company that trades as AF Eco. [See previous report here.]

The combination of AF Eco and Peter Duffy strengthen United Living’s credentials in bidding for work to support water and sewerage companies with wastewater infrastructure.

United Living Group chairman and chief executive Neil Armstrong said: “The acquisition of Peter Duffy Ltd represents another key milestone in our strategy to become a market leader in wastewater infrastructure. As the sector enters a period of transformational growth driven by environmental, political, and regulatory pressures, as well as long-standing underinvestment, United Living is well-positioned to be a trusted partner in delivering the sustainable, resilient water infrastructure the UK needs.

“The UK water market is preparing for a substantial upturn in investment as it enters the next regulatory period, AMP8, during this year. United Living’s continued investment in wastewater services reflects its commitment to the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Peter Duffy, managing director of Peter Duffy Ltd, explained why the family had decided to sell up. “At this critical time for the water sector, with increasing demand for reputable service providers, being part of the United Living Group presents an exciting opportunity to further develop Peter Duffy Ltd’s strong brand and service offering,” he said. “United Living recognises the value of our long-standing history and is committed to building on this foundation to drive continued growth and excellence.”

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