Advanced Innergy Solutions (AIS)
High performance engineered products
Contributing Sustainable Development Goals
Background
AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of specialist materials, insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. The business delivers mission-critical solutions for the energy, offshore wind, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors.
Headquartered in Gloucester, AIS has operations in the UK, USA, Dubai, Korea, Angola, Brazil, Kazakhstan, France and Canada and employees almost 400 people.
We have backed an experienced team with world-leading technical expertise and deep operational experience in the sector in a minority partnership deal.
Our investment partnership
AIS’ products are technically advanced compared to their competition, offering high performance solutions for customers based on advanced material science. As such, barriers to entry are high and include technical specifications, reliability and a strong track record.
The business has a leading position in its traditional oil & gas market which has provided a strong platform for its energy transition strategy and diversification into other industrial applications.
Strategic support through our Growth Toolkit
Since our investment we have closely supported Andrew Bennion, Simon Shepherd and their team with numerous strategic growth initiatives, leveraging our Growth Toolkit and Network:
Strategic Clarity
Proposition
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Product Strategy - Investment to support diversification strategy including the development of new products serving the offshore wind and Electric Vehicles (EVs) markets
Accelerating Growth
Commercial
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M&A - Supported two acquisitions over the life of our investment, strengthening AIS’ position in industrial and renewable energy end markets
Delivering the Best Outcome
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High-Quality Delivery - Worked with the business to extend working capital facilities, providing increased liquidity to help the business scale
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Maximising Value Through Process - GCP funded the entire transaction, with no external debt, underpinning the deliverability of the deal and providing a strong foundation for growth