US company Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping has completed the purchase of Manchester-based Reilly Concrete Pumping.

The deal, carried out through Brundage-Bone's Oxford Pumping Holdings subsidiary, will allow the business to provide customer's with a "truly national service offering on major infrastructure and commercial projects".

Reilly's management team will join Oxford to ensure a smooth handoverof Reilly's customers and employees.

Bruce Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brundage-Bone, said: "Brundage-Bone is pleased to welcome another premier business to the Oxford platform.


"Similar to our other Oxford businesses, Reilly is a natural partner for Brundage-Bone in the United Kingdom given its outstanding fleet of mobile equipment, as well as proven reputation for excellent customer service and technical expertise."

Tony Faud, Managing Director of Oxford, added: "We are very excited to be joining forces with Reilly. By adding the highly respected Reilly brand, we can now offer full national coverage to our customers. This investment will provide excellent opportunities for our United Kingdom management, staff and pump operators whose hard work, skill and commitment are vital to our business."

Brendan Reilly, Managing Director of Reilly, said: "We look forward to joining Oxford to create a company that can offer a first-class concrete pumping service across the United Kingdom. We believe this transaction will offer a fantastic fit for Reilly's employees and will be a smooth transition for our customers."

(LM/MH)