'This is a positive development' : Dublin construction giant expands UK and Ireland footprint with purchase of Co Antrim firm
John Sisk & Son agrees deal to acquire Dunmurry’s Farrans Construction and all 625 employees from CRH, with both brands to continue operating independently following the undisclosed transaction
Dublin construction company John Sisk & Son has reached an agreement to acquire Co Antrim’s Farrans Construction.
Farrans is a leading Northern Ireland based, building and civil engineering contractor with over 80 years’ experience delivering world-class projects in core sectors including aviation, water and renewable energy in Ireland and the UK.
Based in Dunmurry, the firm has 625 people operating from offices in London, Belfast, Monaghan, Edinburgh and Leeds, with further site bases which connect the network.
As part of the sale, which is subject to relevant regulatory approval, the Farrans business will continue to trade under its own brand, and all project operations will continue as normal. The consideration will not be disclosed.
Sisk is Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering company, operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
The coming together of these two successful contracting businesses will unlock new opportunities for delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
Paul Brown, CEO of Sisk said: “The acquisition of Farrans represents an excellent opportunity for Sisk to broaden its sectoral reach across the UK and Ireland.
"Their strong reputation and track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects aligns well with our strategic growth ambitions. This acquisition creates significant opportunity to capitalise on the growing aviation, energy, water and utility sector markets, leveraging the combined capability and highly skilled workforce.”
Dominic Lavery, Farrans managing director said: “This is a positive development for Farrans, and we believe that Sisk is the right strategic fit for our business as we look to the future. We’re pleased that Farrans' people, culture, and brand will be retained, and we look forward to working together to deliver for our clients across the UK and Ireland.”
Sisk is acquiring Farrans from the building materials provider CRH.