The Quinn Partnership, Management Due Diligence specialists, has advised Manchester’s NorthEdge Capital on their first deal for Stockport-based FPE Global.

FPE Global develops processing machinery used in the sugar, cement, chemicals and energy from waste sectors. The company currently employs 60 and comments that the deal will support its entry into emerging markets and may lead to job creation in Stockport.

NorthEdge partner Ray Stenton said: “We believe there is a huge amount of potential in the business as it capitalises on its international growth opportunities. We are excited about working closely with an ambitious management team and using this investment to accelerate expansion.”

FPE managing director Chris Bailey said: “The NorthEdge team bring with them a straight-talking approach and a great deal of expertise in growing businesses. They share our values and this investment demonstrates the potential in FPE Global.”

Paul Quinn, Director at The Quinn Partnership, comments “We are genuinely excited to be working with NorthEdge in this dynamic phase of their growth and development. Chris Bailey and his colleagues are a driven and determined team who can marry their focus and energy with NorthEdge’s deep well of experience and expertise.”

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