Hart Shaw

15 October 2025

Edge Industrial Technologies acquirers Carbonomics Limited

Hart Shaw Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that it recently advised the shareholders of Carbonomics Ltd on their successful sale to EDGE Industrial Technologies. Headquartered in Sheffield, Carbonomics is a long-standing UK manufacturer and distributor specialising in precision-engineered machine knives and cutting solutions tailored primarily for the food industry. The company has established a strong reputation for its quality, reliability, and technical expertise. In addition to its UK operations, Carbonomics maintains manufacturing and distribution facilities in Gilroy, California, enabling the business to provide high-quality products and responsive service to customers across the United States. EDGE Industrial Technologies is a global leader in industrial cutting solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products and services through three specialised brands. These brands collectively serve a diverse set of end-markets, including packaging, processing, converting, print, and general industrial applications.

6 March 2025

Walsin Lihwa Corporation acquires Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited

Hart Shaw Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that it has recently advised the shareholders of Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited (“AML”) on their successful sale to Walsin Lihwa Corporation. Headquartered in Rotherham, AML is highly recognised, market-leading provider of advanced manufactured components, offering high-technology precision machining capabilities supported by industry-leading operational efficiencies. AML has a extensive sector expertise and supplies a broad portfolio of Blue-Chip customers, predominantly within the aerospace, defence, nuclear, and energy industries, where precision, safety, and performance are critical. Walsin Lihwa Corporation is a highly acquisitive multinational conglomerate headquartered in Taiwan, with a long-established presence in global industrial markets. The group specialises in the manufacturer of copper and stainless steel products/components, operating across a diversified range of applications and end-markets. The acquisition of AML is set to have a strong economic impact on the Sheffield City Region and create world class engineering opportunities for the region.

1 October 2024

Lonestar Group acquires Tachart Ltd

Hart Shaw Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that it has recently advised Lonestar Group on the successful acquisition of Tachart Ltd. Based in Rotherham, Tachart Ltd is a longstanding bespoke manufacturer of industrial fasteners, including bolts, screws, and nuts, engineered to meet demanding technical specifications. The company has developed a strong reputation for quality, precision, and reliability, serving customers across a range of highly regulated and critical sectors. For example, nuclear, marine, power generation, and defence. Lonestar Group is a private equity owned, global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance, precision-engineered components, with a strategic focus on the energy, defence, and nuclear industries. The group operates an extensive worldwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, allowing it to support customers across America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. The company has established itself as a leading supplier within its core markets through a combination of technical excellence, global scale, and sector expertise. The transaction has enabled LoneStar Group to strengthen its diversification into new sectors and has provided Tachart with the financial backing and support to kickstart future growth.

1 December 2023

Project Vector

Hart Shaw Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that it recently advised the shareholders of Project Vector on their successful sale to a strategic buyer. The company, based in central England, is a leading manufacturer of non-metallic engineered products, renowned for its technical expertise, product quality, and commitment to innovation. It supplies to a diverse global customer base through an extensive and well-established distribution network, reaching clients across numerous countries worldwide. Serving a broad range of industrial applications, the company supports multiple sectors including Marine, Hydropower, Construction, Hydraulic Power, Offshore, and Rail. Its products are designed to perform in demanding environments, offering reliability, durability, and high performance across both safety-critical and mission-critical operations. Through a combination of advanced manufacturing capabilities, sector-specific knowledge, and strong customer relationships, the business has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier within its chosen markets.

7 November 2023

GIL Investments acquires Chapmans Agricultural Limited

Hart Shaw Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that it has recently advised the shareholders of Chapmans Agricultural Limited on their successful sale to GIL Investments. Chapmans Agricultural Limited, based in Sheffield, is an established manufacturer of agricultural components with a strong heritage in the design and production of high-quality wear parts. Its product range includes plough shares, cultivation points, hedge cutter flails, and other critical components used in demanding agricultural applications. The company is a trusted supplier to many of Europe's leading agricultural machinery manufactures, supporting OEM customers across a variety of crop production and land management functions. GIL Investments is a privately owned investment firm focused on acquiring controlling stakes in high-quality businesses and supporting their long-term development. The firm has a broad and diversified investment portfolio spanning multiple sectors, including defence, precision engineering, automotive, and packaging. The transaction has enabled GIL Investments to strengthen its diversification into new sectors and has provided Chapmans Agricultural Limited with the financial backing and support to kickstart future growth.