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Forward complete management buyout of MHP Industries

Forward Corporate Finance is delighted to announce the successful completion of the management buyout of MHP Industries Limited by one of the founders and directors, Mark Hipgrave and his wife Gina.

MHP Industries based in High Wycombe was founded in 1972 and is one of the UK’s leading vacuum forming and toolmaking companies.

Rob Dukelow-Smith of Forward Corporate Finance has worked with the founders of MHP Industries over the last year or so to consider the future development of the business. The management buyout enables Mark Hipgrave to take full ownership of the business and continue its growth.

Mark Hipgrave, owner of MHP Industries commented, “Rob has provided excellent support to me throughout the process. His advice has been invaluable in finding solutions to problems and navigating the transaction.”

Rob Dukelow-Smith from Forward Corporate Finance commented, “Having worked with Mark over the last year, I am delighted to see this transaction complete. I wish Mark and the business every success in the future.”

Thanks also go to Mark Stigwood and the corporate team at Attwaters Jameson Hill and Diane Ruskell and the team at Ruskells Chartered Accountants representing the management team, and to Sing Li at Machins LLP acting for the vendors.

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