Pentland Wholesale Ltd is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Canopy Company, which was completed on 31^st December 2017.

Founded in 2003, The Canopy Company is a manufacturer specialising in the design and fabrication of commercial kitchen canopies and bespoke fabrication services. Previously a family owned business in December 2017 the company was acquired by Pentland Wholesale, a leading importer and supplier of commercial refrigeration and catering equipment. Based in the heart of Lancashire they have a highly skilled workforce that continue the heritage of quality manufacturing synonymous with the area and they are also a proud member of the “Made in Britain” scheme utilising the marque to enhance the reputation of the business. With a wealth of experience in the fabrication and sheet metal industry The Canopy Company works proactively with their clients to provide cost effective solutions to meet their requirements.

Dean Simpson, Group Operations Director at Pentland Wholesale said, “We’re very excited to welcome The Canopy Company into the Pentland family. The Canopy Company is a perfect fit into our portfolio of businesses offering professional bespoke manufacturing alongside our Pentland Wholesale and CEP (Catering Equipment Professional) products. All three companies complement their route to market being strictly B2B through dealer and installer networks.”

The Canopy Company will continue to operate as a separate business following the acquisition and retains its original management team. For further information or enquires contact sales@thecanopycompany.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

For further information on this story, please contact Suwen He, Marketing Manager for Pentland Wholesale Ltd.

T: 01254 614444

E: Suwen.he@pentlandwholesale.co.uk

Founded in 1993 Pentland Wholesale is a UK based Importer and Supplier of Commercial Refrigeration and Food Service Equipment. Continuous growth for over 20 years has seen the company form an enviable reputation within the industry, proudly offering unrivalled business integrity and customer service to set us apart from our competitors. Turnover for 2016 was in excess of £14m and we are actively looking for further growth and expansion within the business. Our 56,000 ft² (5,200 m²) facility based directly on the motorway network in the North West of England is perfectly situated for distribution to every corner of the UK.

Pentland Wholesale provide some of the worlds most respected brands including Infrico, Inomak, Mondial Elite, Mafirol, Kromo, Simag, Inoxtrend, Jordao and Crystal. We are also approved partners for highly regarded manufacturers such as Vestfrost, Whirlpool, Williams and Sharp. In addition to high profile manufacturers, Pentland Wholesale also own the Blizzard brand, utilising factories across the EU and the Far East to produce a wide range of products imported exclusively by Pentland Wholesale. Holding over £3m of stock from across the entire range means prompt and efficient deliveries to our customer base. Pentland Wholesale is the partner of choice for dealers looking for an all-encompassing commercial refrigeration and food service equipment.

Pentland Wholesale is owned by the Pentland Group a family run business who have been trading for over 80 years, predominantly dealing in sports and fashion and owning brands such as Speedo, Hunter, Berghaus and Ellesse to name just a few. With an annual turnover of over £2.5bn and encouraging family run values, Pentland Wholesale are proud to be a part of this stimulating company.