Freefoam buys Marley Alutec, rebrands it as Alutec Rainwater Systems
What's the deal? Freefoam Building Products has acquired Marley Alutec from the Aliaxis Group for an undisclosed sum. The business, one of the UK's specialists in aluminium rainwater and building-envelope products, will now trade as Alutec Rainwater SystemsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
What's the endgame? Freefoam plans to invest in people, systems, product development, and market expansion. The existing Alutec team stays in place, and the company says customers will see continuity of service.
Why it matters: The deal moves Freefoam beyond its core building-products range into specialist aluminium rainwater systems. "The acquisition is an excellent strategic fit for Freefoam and broadens our presence within the building products sector," said Aidan Harte, chief executive officer of Freefoam.
The other side: Alutec framed the sale as a growth move. "Becoming part of the Freefoam Group gives us the platform to accelerate our growth ambitions," said Phil Whomes, sales and marketing director at Alutec Rainwater Systems.
The signal: The acquisition fits a broader pattern of firms strengthening roofing and rainwater offerings. Alumasc bought rainwater specialist ARP in 2023, while SikaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →'s UK roofing expansion included acquiring Cromar Building ProductsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. With terms and detailed plans undisclosed, though, the deal's scale and market impact remain hard to assess.
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