Deal overview

Nick Manning, CEO of Empower, said: “We are delighted to welcome D-MEC to the Empower Group. Their reputation, technical capability, and client first approach are second to none in the UK HVAC market. Paul and his team have built a highly respected business, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow in a market with a very positive long-term outlook.”

The acquisition of D-Mec marks a significant step in Empower’s mission to build a market leader in UK technical services. Founded in 2025 by Denis Piffaretti, Florian Kronawitter, and Nick Manning, Empower unites complementary capabilities and outstanding entrepreneurs to deliver end-to-end solutions for commercial and industrial clients across the UK.

About the parties

Founded in 2025 by Denis Piffaretti, Florian Kronawitter and Nick Manning, Empower’s mission is to build a market-leading technical services group in the UK. The group aims to unite complementary capabilities and support outstanding entrepreneurs, with proven track records, to better serve commercial and industrial clients across the UK. This partnership strengthens its presence in the water sector and supports its broader ambition to diversify across adjacent verticals. With several additional businesses currently in exclusivity, Empower will soon be able to offer a broad range of services to its customers.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, D-Mec Services has built a reputation as a trusted partner for commercial and industrial clients across the South East. The company delivers end-to-end HVAC solutions, from design and installation to servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and holds long-standing relationships across the healthcare, education, aerospace and manufacturing sectors.

Jake Maslen, Corporate Finance Manager commented: “We were excited to continue our partnership with Nick Manning and the Empower team, assisting with their second acquisition of D-Mec Services, a specialist HVAC provider. This deal further improves their presence as a leading technical services group, and we look forward to being part of the next one!”

The Wilson Partners team bring a level of empathy to every deal that is paramount in this part of the market. Their flexible, tailored approach is essential when diligencing founder-led businesses such as D-Mec Services. The strength of the relationships formed, combined with the quality and detail of their reports, enables seamless integration into our business - a testament to their own experience as an acquisitive, growing firm
Nick Manning, CEO, Empower Technical Services

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