Livingston Building Services Strengthens its Engineering Capabilities with JB Engineering Acquisition

Bolstering its end-to-end prefabrication, offsite manufacturing, modular assembly and packaged plant rooms services, Livingston Building Services has acquired bespoke engineering specialist JB Engineering.

Having built a strong and trusted relationship over the last four years. JB Engineering will trade as a subsidiary of Livingston Building Services and now forms part of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, adding valuable services, expertise and clients to the groups growing portfolio, and further strengthening its end to end delivery proposition.

All employees from JB Engineering will continue to work for the firm, which will continue to trade under its own name and brand, bringing to the group, their existing client portfolio with clients and customers such as Fox’s Burtons Companies, Hovis, Speedy Services and Hall’s of Scotland.

JB Engineering offer bespoke engineering services to some of the UK’s most important sectors, from heavy industry, to critical national infrastructure environments such as data centres. JB Engineering has been delivering services to these sectors from their own purpose-built facility in West Lothian for over 30 years and are a proud local employer.

Speaking on the acquisition, Jon Dunwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Morris & Spottiswood Group said: “Livingston Building Services and JB Engineering have enjoyed a valued relationship over the past four years, and we are thrilled to bring the firm and its expertise under our Livingston Building Services business.

“Not only will this strengthen the service offering from both businesses, but the addition of new people into the group, aligned by their values and key skills, will offer brand new experience and perspectives that will help to drive us forward.”

JB Engineering Founder John Boyle, commented, “I am delighted to announce this acquisition where shared values and markets will provide positive opportunity for our business, our people and our clients. JB Engineering has a successful track record of delivering Engineering and Fabrication services that will enhance both the Livingston Building Services offering and the current Morris & Spottiswood Group; we have been warmly welcomed and are excited for the future of our team and the business going forward.”