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Compass Holdings Purchases RMF Engineering Ltd. Thursday 25th October 2007

Compass Holdings are pleased to announce the purchase of 100% of the share capitol of RMF Engineering Ltd.

RMF has an internationally recognised reputation for the design and manufacture of pressure vessels heat exchangers and special fabrications in exotic materials and whose reputation has been built up over many years of successful trading with many international engineering houses and blue chip, multinational chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical companies.

RMF will join the other fabrication companies, Compass Engineering Ltd. and Portobello Fabrications Ltd. within the Holding Company to form a robust and complimentary group of companies.

The current management team at RMF will continue in role and RMF will remain as a stand-alone business, although strengthened by the new parent company. Compass Holdings Ltd. is a South Yorkshire based group of engineering and construction companies with a turnover in the region of £20-£25million and a strong balance sheet.

Dr. Tim Broadbent, group chief executive stated "...this purchase reinforces our commitment to Engineering in South Yorkshire. I am delighted that Sid Todd has agreed to remain with the company and we look forward to working together to continue manufacturing products of the very highest levels of quality and service."

Long-term apprenticeship policy Monday 24th September 2007

Portobello are establishing a long-term apprenticeship policy and have taken on 3 apprentices this year. Portobello and the Compass Group have recognised the need for more skilled workers and that the skill base is diminishing every year, we are therefore actively seeking to establish relationships with training organisations and colleges.

Ametek Plastic Heat Exchangers Sunday 1st April 2007

Portobello sign distribution agreement for AMETEK's range of fluoropolymer heat exchangers and tubing.

Major Orders Secured in 2007 Saturday 31st March 2007

  • High pressure shell & tube heat exchanger for Ineos
  • Bio diesel project 13 off pressure vessels for Simon Carves
  • DAF saturator vessels for water treatment
  • Modifications to 3 off columns for GSK
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