Electroplating specialist BEP Surface Technologies buys Yorkshire consultancy Plating Solutions

An electroplating specialist has acquired an internationally-focused consultancy as it continues its growth plans.

BEP Surface Technologies, based in Radcliffe, Bury, has taken over Huddersfield specialised metal finishing plant design and equipment consultancy Plating Solutions.

The Yorkshire firm was founded 20 years ago by John Torr. The BEP deal, whose value has not been disclosed, will allow for Mr Torr's eventual retirement as he takes a consultant’s role and leads a team of commercial staff and chemical engineers.

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BEP operates in the plastics, defence, energy, power generation, and nuclear sectors, with specialisms in areas including electric vehi