Belfast-based Alpha Group expands with Glasgow acquisition

Northern Ireland's largest office furniture provider the Alpha Group has acquired a company in Glasgow from the world's leading office furniture firm Steelcase in a deal predicted to increase sales turnover for the business to more than £20million.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Apr 2016, 20:28 BST
Updated 11th Apr 2016, 20:32 BST
Alpha Group CEO Paul Black, right, and Nick Lyons, sales director, Alpha Scotland, at its Glasgow premisesAlpha Group CEO Paul Black, right, and Nick Lyons, sales director, Alpha Scotland, at its Glasgow premises
Alpha Group CEO Paul Black, right, and Nick Lyons, sales director, Alpha Scotland, at its Glasgow premises

Now named Alpha Scotland, the eight-person team in Glasgow will remain at its city centre location on West Regent Street, bringing the total number of employees to 92 across the group.

The Alpha Group now operates across Ireland, England and Scotland with its headquarters in Northern Ireland.

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“This is an exciting development for the Alpha Group as it extends our footprint into the Scottish market,” said Alpha CEO Paul Black.

“We already trade in Scotland and we have completed significant jobs there, including the refurbishment of the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde, the biggest project in our company’s history.

“This acquisition gives us a team on the ground in Scotland with expertise and strong connections with architects and the local business community which will help us to grow our business in the region.”

The acquisition follows Alpha’s most successful year in business. The group saw a 12% sales increase in 2015 following the company’s success in securing a number of large contracts.

“2015 was a fantastic year for us,” added Mr Black.

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“We saw significant wins in all parts of our business. Our workplace design team 1080°, for example, completed the design and re-fit of C&H Jefferson’s new office premises in Belfast, as well as Workday’s office in Dublin. In addition to large contracts, we also added a sales office in Oxfordshire to avail of growing opportunities in England.

“With our new business in Scotland, we are well positioned for further growth across Great Britain.

“We are a Northern Ireland-based company, but we are always looking for ways to grow and expand.

“Our acquisition in Scotland is an exciting new chapter for the Alpha Group.”

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