Clyde Blowers Capital

Clyde Blowers Capital is an independent private equity investor based in East Kilbride, United Kingdom. Founded in 1992, it serves as the investment arm of Clyde Blowers Ltd. The firm concentrates on buyout investments in western-headquartered engineering, industrial, and energy-related companies, with activity in the United Kingdom and North America. It pursues opportunities across sectors including renewables, power, oil and gas, minerals and mining, water, data transformation, robotics and automation, health and wellbeing, and general industrial applications.

Gareth McColl

Partner

Jim McColl

Chairman and CEO

Bill Thomson

Partner

8 past transactions

Alba

Seed Round in 2018
UK based challenger bank, SME focused bank, high-tech high-touch bank, relationship bank

David Brown Santasalo

Private Equity Round in 2016
David Brown Santasalo specializes in mechanical power transmission solutions for various industrial applications. The company manufactures a wide range of products, including conveyor drive systems, horizontal ball mill drives, mill pinion gears, and girth gears tailored for the mining, power generation, and oil and gas industries. Their offerings include components such as slurry pump drives, high-speed gearboxes, and gear systems for critical processes, ensuring efficient operations across sectors. Additionally, David Brown Santasalo provides specialized equipment for the metal industry, encompassing rotary kiln drives, rolling mill drives, and various gearboxes for processing applications. With a focus on delivering reliable and robust solutions, the company plays a vital role in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency in diverse industrial environments.

Ferguson Marine

Acquisition in 2014
Ferguson Marine is a company specializing in shipbuilding and heavy steel fabrication, with expertise in constructing a diverse array of vessel types, including ferries, dredgers, patrol boats, and research vessels. In addition to new-build ship construction, the company provides repair, refit, and conversion services for various vessels, catering to the marine, oil and gas, and renewables sectors. Ferguson Marine offers comprehensive services that encompass design, engineering, fabrication, hydraulics, electrical work, joinery, and project management. The company is actively engaged in partnerships with international entities to advance the development of alternative, energy-efficient propulsion systems and to contribute to the creation of the next generation of environmentally friendly vessels.

Allrig

Acquisition in 2013
Allrig is a comprehensive service provider for the energy industry, specializing in marine and drilling systems. The company offers a range of services, including inspection, repair, maintenance, and parts supply, aimed at supporting the management of oil, gas, and renewable energy assets. With decades of expertise, Allrig emphasizes a customer-centric approach, leveraging strategic partnerships and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Its local presence in key ports and quaysides further enhances its ability to deliver high-quality service solutions, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability for its customers.

Parsons Peebles

Acquisition in 2013
Parsons Peebles are a rapid response, full scope provider of electromechanical products and services globally. We operate from 13 sites across the UK and from our global sales network to offer new equipment, workshop services, site services and parts for HV/MV/LV motors & generators, pumps, gearboxes, compressors and other rotating machinery. Our company brings together the legacy brands of Bruce Peebles, NEI Peebles, Peebles Electric Machines, Parsons Peebles Generation, Anstee & Ware, Taylor & Goodman, AW Sterne and IPD.

Cone Drive Operations

Acquisition in 2012
Cone Drive Operations, Inc. designs and manufactures precision motion control and gearing products. It offers a range of engineered solutions, including double-enveloping worm gearsets, worm gear solutions, helical, bevel, and planetary gearboxes, enveloping gearboxes, extruder drive gearboxes, and worm gearheads, along with aftermarket parts and custom-engineered solutions. The company provides engineering support from concept through final implementation, enabling tailored, high-precision motion control for demanding applications. It serves industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, mining, energy, plastics and rubber, pharmaceuticals, food processing and packaging, and machine tools, with customers across the United States and internationally. Founded in 1920, Cone Drive is based in Traverse City, Michigan, with an additional office in Ludington, Michigan.

KETO Pumps

Acquisition in 2012
KETO Mining Pumps & Systems specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of engineered slurry pumps and related products. The company offers a wide range of severe duty and heavy-duty slurry pumps, including horizontal and vertical sump options, as well as advanced upgrades like mechanical seals and bearing assemblies. KETO also provides specialized pump products for various applications, including dewatering, dredging, and industrial processes. In addition to pump manufacturing, the company offers services such as pump overhaul, technical consultancy, spare parts, and training courses. KETO's focus on delivering cost-effective, reliable solutions serves a diverse clientele in the minerals and mining sectors, as well as other industrial markets, on an international scale.

Moventas

Acquisition in 2011
Moventas is a designer and manufacturer of wind turbine gearboxes, specializing in drive train applications that enhance the competitiveness of wind power. The company provides a variety of products, including gearboxes for both onshore and offshore wind turbine generators, as well as lightweight gear and generator combinations. Additionally, Moventas develops power line platforms and solutions for tidal and wave turbines, catering to industrial and marine gear applications. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Finland and a robust global service network, Moventas is committed to advancing wind energy technology through innovative research and development efforts.
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