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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Environmental Heating Systems Limited and Empower Technical Services

August 14, 2026

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the transaction between Environmental Heating Systems (EHS) and Empower Technical Services (Empower).

Founded in 2007 in Kilkenny, Ireland, EHS delivers end-to-end mechanical and electrical solutions focusing on the commercial and industrial sectors. The business combines full design and build capabilities, and its large team of experienced engineers have built an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability. This partnership marks Empower’s first investment in Ireland, furthering Empower’s ambition to become the leading technical services business in the UK & Ireland.

Empower is a specialist technical engineering group delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, renewable energy, HVAC, and facilities management solutions. By bringing together industry-leading engineering businesses, Empower provides commercial and industrial customers with a seamless, high-quality service focused on technical excellence, reliability, and long-term value.

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EHS becomes the fifth business to join the Empower Group since its formation just 14 months ago. Empower’s mission is to build a market leader in UK & Irish technical services, uniting complementary capabilities with outstanding entrepreneurs to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions for critical infrastructure client

John O'Loughlin, Managing Director of EHS, commented: “Over the last twenty years, EHS has earned a strong reputation in the Irish building services engineering sector, built on the breadth of our capabilities and commitment to quality. Joining the Empower Group allows us to grow our team and operations to provide increased services to our existing clients, realise new opportunities, and reach new clients and markets. We’re looking forward to what we can achieve together with Nick and the team.”

Nick Manning, CEO of Empower, said: “We're delighted to welcome EHS to the Empower Group. Their combined M&E expertise and exceptional reputation set them apart in the Irish market. We look forward to working closely with John, Noel and the team to continue their impressive growth.”

Sell-side advisors:

Benchmark International - Christopher Kirby, Ciara Ryan, Andrew Cummins, Martin Walsh & Andreea Epure

Power Law - Andrew Power & Chelsey Heaney

Patrick Leamy & Company Accountants - Patrick Leamy & Breda Hayes

 

Buy-side advisors:

Financial & Tax Due Diligence - Azets

Legal – Osborne Clarke LLP, supported by the Byrne Wallace Shields Property Team

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