Fri, 02 May 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
National contractor Jack Coupe and Sons Limited has been bought by investor Stuart Davison.
Jack Coupe and Sons Limited is an extremely experienced and national-leading road markings solutions contractor with 30 years experience and providing professional and efficient services to a full range of local authority, government and private clients.
It has bases in the north and south of England. It employs 42 people. Its trading divisions include Coupe Line, Coupe Line Southern, H2-GO and Shildon Thermoplastics and the business has held BAE Systems Approved contractor status.
Jack Coupe worked in a local construction firm before setting up his own business in Shildon, County Durham, in 1984. It was taken over by his sons, Mark and Martin Coupe, in 2010 – the same year the business acquired the trade and assets of Adams Contracting to expand operations in the South of England, now recognised as Coupe Line Southern.
Now Mark and Martin Coupe have decided to retire from the business and take up other interests. Martin's children Jack and Holly are continuing in their roles.
Martin Coupe said: "My dad set up the business 40 years ago and over this time we have worked hard to build up the business. When we started to consider selling the business, it was really important that we found the right person to take over our family business and continue our legacy, whilst also looking after our loyal workforce. We are delighted that Armstrong Watson introduced us to Stuart and believe he is the perfect fit to continue the growth of the business with his personable approach. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Coupe Group and wish Stuart well."
The Coupe family was advised by Armstrong Watson’s Corporate Finance team and legal advisers at Ward Hadaway.
David Wilson, corporate finance partner at Armstrong Watson added: "Coupe Group is a hugely successful, long-established road maintenance business that has been a significant player in the sector for over 30 years. As a second-generation family business, our clients were very selective on who should acquire the group in order to protect and grow the staff, brand and family legacy and, once we introduced Stuart, there was no doubt that he was the right person to build on their exceptional market position and deliver on all the exciting growth opportunities."
Richard Butts, corporate partner at Ward Hadaway, said: "We were delighted to advise on this highly significant transaction for them, particularly as we have a long-standing relationship with the family and the Coupe Group. I echo David's comments about the business’s success and its significance in the sector over the last 30 years."
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