en.Wedoany.com Reported - Nordic Climate Group has completed the acquisition of Lightfoot International, a specialist cooling solutions provider.

Founded in 1885 and headquartered in Fareham, southern England, Lightfoot International specializes in designing, assembling, and maintaining custom cooling equipment for demanding environments with high operational requirements in the defense and industrial sectors. The company currently employs 24 staff and serves clients across multiple industries, including defense and industrial maritime. It collaborates with UK and international government defense organizations, leading defense contractors, and maritime vessel operators, establishing a strong position in markets that emphasize high reliability.

In addition to its defense and commercial operations, Lightfoot International annually awards the Kenneth Lightfoot Medal at the Institute of Refrigeration Dinner, recognizing the best technical paper submitted to the institute. This long-standing sponsorship reflects the company's tradition of supporting talent development in the industry.

Ronnie Coutts, CEO of Nordic Climate Group UK, stated that Lightfoot integrates specialized capabilities, strong customer relationships, and a long history of delivering solutions in demanding environments, strengthening the group's position in attractive growth markets and complementing its existing operations in the UK and Europe.

This acquisition expands Nordic Climate Group's footprint in defense-related cooling solutions and industrial maritime sectors, adding expertise in specialized applications where operational reliability and technical performance are critical. Lightfoot International serves clients in the UK, the Middle East, and Europe, and will continue to operate under its existing local brand and management team.

Terry Nicholls and Paul Hopkins of Lightfoot International noted that the company has grown over the years through technical expertise, quality, and long-term customer relationships. Finding a partner who understands the value of specialization and supports continued business development was crucial, and Nordic Climate Group has been an excellent fit from the start.

About Nordic Climate Group: Founded in 2021, the group focuses on energy-efficient installations in sustainable cooling and heating. It operates over 100 local sites in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, and Germany, with more than 2,500 employees and total revenue of approximately €650 million (around SEK 7 billion). Ownership is shared among entrepreneurs, employees, and Altor Fund V.

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