EMC Support System Hygienics with Sale to PTSG
October 2025
Deal Type
Company Sale
Our role
Lead Advisor
Facilities Management
EMC is delighted to announce the sale of System Hygienics Holdings Limited (“System Hygienics”) to Warberg Pincus backed Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (“PTSG”). The EMC team led by Ryan Smith acted as Lead Advisors to the Shareholders. Systems Hygienics a market-leading provider of ventilation, air quality, and fire safety compliance services, joins PTSG as part of it’s Fire Solutions division, enhancing the group’s technical capabilities and nationwide service offering.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Polegate, Sussex, System Hygienics delivers a comprehensive suite of services – including ventilation and extract cleaning, fire damper testing, air quality assessments and associated remedial works – to ensure customers’ full compliance with legislative, insurance and fire safety standards.
EMC engaged with the Shareholders early to help them plan and prepare for a competitive process. This early engagement ensured the team and business was well-positioned to maximise value whilst securing a partner aligned with its growth ambitions.
We’ve been thoroughly impressed with EMC’s support throughout this process. Ryan and his team brought professionalism, clarity and commercial insight to ensure every stage ran smoothly. Their expertise was invaluable in helping us achieve a successful outcome and find the right partner for System Hygienics future growth.
Mark Poutlney, Managing Director, System Hygienics
We are thrilled to have supported System Hygienics through this important milestone. Their technical expertise, strong customer relationships, and commitment to compliance excellence made them an attractive partner for PTSG. It’s been a privilege to work with the Shareholders and Management team in the preparation and execution of this important transaction. This deal delivers an exit for the Shareholders and positions the company for continued growth and success within a larger group.
Ryan Smith, Partner, EMC Corporate Finance
We are very pleased to welcome the team at System Hygienics to PTSG. The business has an outstanding reputation and a strong track record of growth, built on technical expertise, compliance excellence and long-standing customer relationships. This acquisition is an important addition to our Fire Solutions division and perfectly complements our existing capabilities in this specialist area. As always, our goal is to support the management team in maintaining the high standards that have made System Hygienics successful, while providing the backing and resources to drive further growth as part of the PTSG family.
PAUL TEESDALE, GROUP CHAIRMAN, PTSG
Advisors on the transaction
System Hygienics: EMC Corporate Finance (Lead Advisors), Gaby Hardwicke (Legal), LMDB (Accounting & Tax)
PTSG: Gateley PLC (Legal), AMS (FDD & Tax)
Find out more:
www.ptsg.co.uk www.systemhygienics.co.uk
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