Thu, 26 Mar 2026 | BUSINESS NEWS
A global logistics company that specialises in the aviation and aerospace industry has secured private equity backing to support an M&A-driven growth strategy. B&H Worldwide, which is headquartered at London Heathrow airport, now has the backing of Sun European Partners.
B&H Worldwide was founded in 1988 and operates across numerous international locations, providing time-critical logistics and warehousing services to the global aviation and aerospace market. The company specialises in aircraft on ground logistics, including rapid replacement part delivery to minimise downtime.
Following the investment, B&H Worldwide Chief Executive and shareholder Stuart Allen will remain actively involved in the business as it embarks on an M&A-led growth plan across a number of specialist logistics verticals.
Gabriel Danielachvili, principal at Sun European Partners, commented: "B&H has established itself as a trusted global logistics partner to the aerospace and aviation sector. We look forward to partnering with Stuart Allen and his team to execute on an M&A strategy within aviation logistics as well as across other specialist logistics verticals."
Stuart Allen commented: "With the support of Sun European Partners, we will be able to continue investing in our team, our capabilities, and the services we provide to our customers.”
London-based Sun European Partners has invested in more than 570 companies globally. The firm’s investment in B&H Worldwide was supported by a club loan provided in part by digital bank OakNorth.
Stuart Blair, Senior Director of Debt Finance at OakNorth, said: "The aviation sector continues to benefit from strong structural demand, with global fleets expected to double by 2042 and around 800 aircraft set to retire or undergo teardown over the next decade.”
"B&H Worldwide has built an excellent reputation in this niche segment, providing time-critical logistics solutions to aviation customers globally. We're delighted to support Sun European Partners on the acquisition and look forward to backing the business as it continues to grow."
In the year to March 31 2025, B&H Worldwide (Holdings) Limited reported turnover of £59.4 million, down from £64.6 million a year earlier, while operating profit dipped from £9.6 million to £8 million.
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