Brand K Group Acquires Carron Bathrooms to Expand UK and European Presence

Brand K Group Acquires Carron Bathrooms to Expand UK and European Presence

UK: Brand K Group, owner of bathroom and radiator brands including JT and Aqualux, has acquired British bath manufacturer Carron Bathrooms. This marks the group’s ninth acquisition and adds to its existing portfolio, which includes Kartell UK, MX Group, Paladin, Summerbridge, and Vogue UK. The acquisition follows recent developments by the group, including the opening of new manufacturing facilities in China and Spain aimed at increasing production capacity and expanding market share. Carron Bathrooms, based in Falkirk and founded in 1759, will retain its senior management team, with managing director James McMorrine, operations and finance director Jane Miller, and technical director Gavin White continuing in their roles. David McMorrine will remain involved as a board consultant. 

Carron Bathrooms will now benefit from Kartell UK's distribution network, which offers next-day delivery across the UK. Brand K Group, headquartered in Bedford and operating with a turnover of GBP 170 million (USD 215 million), employs over 750 staff across various locations, including Wigan, Leeds, Hull, Willenhall, and international sites in New York, Qingdao, and Almassora. The acquisition aims to support Brand K Group’s broader strategy to strengthen its market position in the UK and Europe. Carron’s long-standing heritage and manufacturing practices will continue under the new ownership, with both parties expressing confidence in the brand’s future within the group.

Source: Kitchen and Bathroom News