M&A Strategies In The Industrial Industry

Benchmark International, through Zelda and her team, facilitated the initial introduction to Colin and Jamie from Synapt and supported the early stages of engagement. Zelda stayed in touch throughout the process, providing reassurance, comfort and professional advice at each step. Synapt’s professionalism, experience and strong commercial insight helped drive the transaction to a successful conclusion within three months. I especially appreciated Colin and Jamie’s sensitivity during what was, for me, a significant and emotional transition, given the long-term relationships I had developed with the CiM Automation team, our suppliers and our customers. They handled the process with genuine understanding and respect.

We’re delighted to have completed this acquisition and to welcome CiM Automation into the Synapt family. It’s a solid, well-run business with good values, deep expertise and long-standing customer relationships — exactly the kind of company we like to develop. The seller, Philip Gilmour, should be proud of what he built, and we are committed to advancing that legacy.

I am delighted to announce our partnership with the Mzuri Group. This alliance, supported by a significant investment, will help illumin8 reach a wider customer base both across the group and internationally. Our strategically located production facilities both in UAE and India will serve as a platform to expand our joint efforts into the worldwide soft furnishings arena

Illumin8 is a well-known and highly respected business particularly in the area of soft furnishings, which will complement our existing portfolio and expand our reach into new geographical regions. We are pleased to welcome Shakil, Moe & Kumar and their team to the Mzuri Group and look forward to delivering industry-leading products and service together with them

“Mr. Kekelis, I want to thank you and your team for bringing us this incredible opportunity. It’s never easy getting a deal across the finish line, and we appreciate all the effort that Benchmark awarded to both sides of this transaction. We are excited about the future of EZ Fabrication and look forward to additional opportunities in this sector from Benchmark”