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MSP acquires Irvine Spring Company Ltd

Redditch based Micro Spring & Presswork Ltd (MSP), one of the UK's leading suppliers of springs and presswork, has acquired Irvine Spring Company Ltd (ISC) of Ayrshire, Scotland. MSP is owned by Swedish industrial group Indutrade AB.

MSP, an ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP accredited company, manufactures high quality springs, presswork and assemblies for industries including aerospace, oil & Gas, nuclear, high tech manufacturing and medical.

ISC has been trading for over 50 years and over that time has built an enviable reputation for customer support, innovation and exceptional value to a wide range of international high tech customers.

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ISC will receive substantial investment and support from MSP and its ultimate parent Indutrade AB to ensure it remains at the forefront of customer service and support for many years to come. Neil Matthews, MSP’s Operations Director with many years experience has taken up the position of ISC’s Managing Director.

Keith Gardner, MSP’s MD said “I am delighted that we have been able to acquire ISC. It shares the same passion for customer service and support as MSP and has a highly successful, experienced and professional team. I am committed to invest in the business in Scotland and am confident that the highly skilled team will continue to enjoy success for many years to come.”

Neil Matthews, said “The union of two companies with such a great track record for customer service offers us the opportunity to learn from each other and continue to be at the forefront of innovation as well as delivery and quality excellence.”

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