/D2E International VT Consultants Expands Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions
– D2E International VT Consultants Ltd has acquired Abbacas Consulting Ltd and Access Advisors (UK) Limited.
– The acquisitions enhance D2E’s façade access capabilities and expand its presence in the public sector, particularly in the Midlands.
– Abbacas brings a strong public sector client base and experienced personnel to D2E.
– Access Advisors significantly strengthens D2E’s façade access consultancy, more than doubling its team.
– Both firms’ co-owners remain to ensure continuity for existing clients.
D2E International VT Consultants Ltd, a prominent UK consultancy specializing in lifts, escalators, façade access, and working at height, has announced the acquisition of two established UK firms: Abbacas Consulting Ltd and Access Advisors (UK) Limited. These strategic acquisitions will broaden D2E’s reach into the Midlands and enhance its capabilities in the public sector, while also significantly strengthening its façade access practice.
“This is an exciting moment for D2E and, most importantly, for our clients,” said Mark Fairweather, Managing Director of D2E. “Our ambition is clear: we want to lead the UK market across every facet of vertical transportation and façade access. Abbacas and Access Advisors each bring deep expertise, excellent reputations and long-standing client relationships, and together they allow us to offer our clients more. Access Advisors, in particular, puts our façade access practice on an equal footing with our lift and escalator work.”
Abbacas, founded in 1995 and located in Nottingham, is noted for its expertise in lift and escalator asset management and project work, with a strong focus on public sector clients. The firm has provided support to local authorities in the East Midlands, giving D2E a significantly larger presence in the region and marking its entry into public sector work.
The integration aims to ensure that clients of Abbacas will continue to work with familiar faces. Martin and Carol Brooksby are joining D2E and will oversee Abbacas clients on a daily basis, while founders Barry and Brenda Vanderhoven will remain with the business to facilitate a seamless transition.
“After 31 years building Abbacas, Brenda and I wanted to be certain that our clients and our team would be in safe hands,” said Barry Vanderhoven. “D2E shares the values we have always worked by, and we couldn’t be happier to see what we’ve built carry on with such a respected company. Our clients will still be working with Martin and Carol, who know their buildings inside out, and they will now have a much larger team standing behind them. It’s the right next chapter for Abbacas, and we’re proud to be joining the D2E family.”
Access Advisors is widely regarded as one of the UK’s premier façade access consultancies, providing crucial advice to building owners, developers, and design teams regarding the safe cleaning, maintenance, and reglazing of buildings. Their expertise includes a variety of access solutions, from building maintenance units (BMUs) to comprehensive access strategies. The firm, which has been a key player in the industry, works on both national and international projects.
Co-owners Paul Coleman and Colin Frederick will continue to lead Access Advisors alongside their dedicated team, ensuring continuity for clients throughout the transition. This acquisition effectively more than doubles the size of D2E’s façade access team, positioning the consultancy as a leader in this niche market.
“Joining D2E is a tremendously exciting step for Access Advisors,” said Paul and Colin. “We have always been proud of the specialist advice we give our clients, and now we can offer them so much more. As part of D2E, our clients gain access to lift, escalator and façade access expertise under one roof, backed by the resources of a much larger organisation. It also creates real opportunities for our team to grow and develop their careers. We’re looking forward to building something special together.”
These acquisitions are part of D2E’s ongoing strategy to enhance its market presence, further solidifying its commitment to investing in the UK consultancy landscape and expanding the expertise available to its clients.
