Major North East employer Maxim FM snapped up by global business in undisclosed deal

Maxim FM finance director Richard Pattinson and managing director Graham Conway.
-Credit:Maxim FM


Sunderland business Maxim FM has been acquired by a global rival for an undisclosed sum as part of moves to strength its regional presence.

Maxim Facilities Management Limited (Maxim FM) provides commercial contract cleaning and facilities management services to public and private sector clients, and already works with a growing number of blue chip corporate clients.

The firm was founded by managing director Graham Conway in late 2010 and has grown revenues from around £5m to £15m over the last 10 years after hoovering up investment to secure commercial and geographical growth, with its workforce growing to more than 1,100 employees.

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Now OCS, an Ipswich based leader in facilities management with worldwide operations, has acquired Maxim FM to strengthen its service offering and expand its regional presence across key public and private sector markets. The deal marks OCS’ sixth strategic transaction in the UK over the last 18 months, and follows recent acquisitions of Scottish facilities management specialists FES FM and FES Support Services, which were announced in December last year.

Maxim FM, based at the North East BIC, has an established track record in the education sector, and operates in every part of the UK aside from London and the South East. It works with well-known firms and organisations across the UK including Quorn Foods, Kromek, Salford College, Durham Cricket, TRW and the Scottish Prison Service. Alongside its head office in Sunderland the firm has satellite offices in Glasgow, Bradford, and Swindon, and a strong customer base in the North of England and Scotland.

Graham Conway, managing director of Maxim FM, said: “Since Maxim FM’s inception nearly 15 years ago, we have focused on delivering exceptional service by placing our clients’ needs at the core of our business. Becoming part of OCS presents an exciting opportunity for Maxim FM to leverage the Group’s extensive resources and expertise to offer an even wider array of innovative, sustainable solutions to our clients.

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“We are confident this partnership will benefit our colleagues and customers alike, and we are thrilled about the future prospects ahead.”

Daniel Dickson, UK & Ireland CEO of OCS, said the deal will add regional density to OCS’ cleaning division, enabling the business to capitalise on growth opportunities and deliver enhanced services to the expanded customer base.

He added: “Maxim FM has established itself as a trusted facilities management company throughout the north of England and Scotland through its dedication to customer satisfaction. Their expertise in both public and private sector contracts, along with their regional strength, aligns perfectly with our strategic vision for growth. We are delighted to welcome Maxim FM’s talented team to OCS and look forward to working together to build on their success and deliver industry-leading services to a broader range of customers.”