Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group's aim is to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, ensuring customers' peace of mind by delivering first-class testing and assurance services.
Phenna Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of Aquatech, a specialist provider of water hygiene, water testing and legionella risk assessment services based in Wolverhampton, UK. This acquisition is our 18th deal of 2025 and augments our established, market leading Built Environment division.
About Aquatech
Established in 1999, Aquatech has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality compliance and testing services to customers across a wide range of sectors. These include housing associations, facilities management companies, maintenance providers, food and drink manufacturers, universities, hotels, local councils and Ministry of Defence sites.
They offer a comprehensive suite of services spanning water treatment, water hygiene inspection and analysis, air hygiene (LEV testing and ventilation inspection), and legionella risk assessments. Over the years, Aquatech has grown into a trusted partner for clients requiring assurance in these safety-critical areas.
Suki Gill, Founder and Managing Director of Aquatech, commented: "We are proud of the strong reputation Aquatech has built through the hard work of our team and the trust of our clients. Joining Phenna Group gives us the opportunity to accelerate our growth, broaden our service offering, and continue to provide the highest standards of service. This partnership will allow us to build on our heritage, create exciting new opportunities for our colleagues, and strengthen the value we deliver to our customers."
Brian Shannon, Divisional MD, Built Environment, said: "Aquatech is a fantastic addition to our Built Environment Division. Their expertise in water and air hygiene services is highly complementary to our existing portfolio, and I am very pleased to welcome Suki and the team into the division. Together, we look forward to supporting their continued success."
Phil Marshall, Phenna Group CEO, added: "Aquatech has an excellent track record of serving a diverse client base across a number of highly regulated sectors. Their strong reputation, coupled with the passion of their team, makes them a great fit within our built environment division and wider group of companies."
Hill Dickinson LLP provided legal advice for Phenna Group, while Knights Professional Services Limited advised Aquatech.
To learn more about Aquatech, visit: https://www.aquatech.uk.net/