ARC Building Solutions, a Leeds manufacturer specialising in passive fire protection systems, has secured investment from LDC to support a new phase of growth. The company produces certified cavity barriers with fire integrity ratings of up to 4 hours, along with thermal insulation products designed to improve safety and energy performance in residential and commercial developments.
Founded in 2008, ARC has expanded steadily due to sustained demand for systems that meet increasingly stringent fire protection and sustainability standards. LDC’s investment will fund additional production capacity, upgraded operational systems, and the expansion of its sales and support functions. The private equity firm is backing ARC’s existing leadership team, led by chief executive Neil Weeks.
Members of LDC’s Yorkshire team, including investment director Will Scales and partner Dan Smith, will join ARC’s board as non-executive directors. Industry veteran Kevin Sargeant has been appointed non-executive chair. Newable, which first invested in ARC in 2019, will reinvest in the business as part of the transaction.
Momentum Corporate Finance and CMS advised Newable and ARC’s management team on the deal. LDC received advice from RSM, Shoosmiths, Dow Schofield Watts, PMSI and Collinson Grant.
