Bristol-based engineering business Avon Group has made its third acquisition in less than two years as it consolidates its position as a major player in the UK’s industrial component manufacturing sector.
The addition of Acousta Products means Avon is now made up of nine individual companies based around the UK and in the US, employing more than 600 people. 
Telford-based Acousta Products is a highly successful manufacturer of acoustic foam and rubber products for a wide variety of industrial customers in the automotive, medical, air conditioning and packaging sectors.
Founded more than 25 years ago, the company operates from a 25,000 sq ft facility where it operates an extensive array of specialist manufacturing plant and equipment producing precision cut, bespoke products for industrial sealing, insulation, acoustic and protection purposes.
The acquisition follows those of Cheltenham-based plastic mouldings business Edgewest Plastics (UK) and Corby-based gasket manufacturer Scandura.
Avon Group director Mark Rushin said: “After 40 years of consistent expansion, our group is continuing to pursue a strategy of growth in both market share and depth of product offering.
“As a group we have shown tremendous resilience and have continued to expand during very challenging times.
“The acquisition of Acousta Products makes perfect sense for us and for Acousta as we serve similar markets. It will create exciting new opportunities for future growth for Acousta as part of the group.”
Rob Hamilton, the son of Acousta’s founder, will stay on as general manager. He said: “This represents a significant leap forward for Acousta and offers us the opportunity to continue to operate as an independent business whilst benefiting from being part of a larger group.
“It will give us greater scope for growth as part of a dynamic, fast-growing group of like-minded businesses operating in the same markets.
“We will continue to operate from our existing premises and retain all existing members of staff, so it really is a ‘win-win’ situation.”
Privately owned Avon Group was established in 1979 as Avon Gasket Manufacturing, initially to make a range of gaskets, seals, joints and washers.
Headquartered on South Liberty Lane, it now has a turnover of more than £80m.
