Arbuthnot Commercial ABL delivers funding package to drive growth at Unbrako Group

Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL) has delivered a comprehensive £8.6m funding package to leading UK precast concrete producer Unbrako Group (Unbrako). The facility comprises £3.0m in receivables finance, a £3.6m real property loan, and a £2.0m Growth Guarantee Scheme loan, delivering both the refinancing of existing arrangements and a strong platform for continued growth.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Langar, Nottinghamshire, Unbrako began as a manufacturer of prestressed concrete panels. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the business has evolved into a UK market leader, producing approximately 1,000 metres of concrete walling per day across two dedicated production facilities in the Midlands. Unbrako operates across a range of sectors, with particular strength in agricultural precast concrete, waste recycling and storage, and precast concrete for construction projects. 

Following a period of growth through acquisition, Unbrako had inherited several invoice discounting facilities and subsequently invited six providers to tender for a new funding solution. The objective was to refinance the existing facilities while securing substantial additional headroom to support future growth and further acquisitions. The process was led by Hawkstone Commercial Finance, with ACABL appointed after demonstrating both a competitive proposal and a relationship-led, long-term approach sought by the business.

Paul Kenworthy, Director, Unbrako Group, said: 

"It has been an absolute pleasure to deal with Scott Curley and James Brady at Arbuthnot, and I am delighted that we have secured a funding line which will enable Unbrako to grow over the coming years. They have demonstrated in-depth understanding throughout the discussions and have found every way to ensure that the deal was done and the refinance and acquisition were completed. Thank you, Scott and James. I am looking forward to working together on further opportunities in the future."

Roger Fenwick, Founder and Director, Hawkstone Commercial Finance, said  

"Scott Curley, James Brady, and Peter Burton have been fantastic to deal with and have been truly commercial throughout the discussions. They have built a strong relationship with both Paul Kenworthy and I through the transaction and took every opportunity to get to know the business inside out. They have established a strong platform for Unbrako Group to build on over the coming years, and I am sure they will build a great relationship. I am looking forward to the next opportunity to work with the team at ACABL"

Kevin Craven, Commercial Director at Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Limited, said:  

"I am delighted to see our team getting praised for the value they bring to the table. From origination to credit and beyond, everyone works together insightfully and at pace to deliver precisely what our clients need. May we extend our thanks to Paul Kenworthy and Roger Fenwick for the first-class support we received through the deal. Together, we have set the stage to carry Unbrako’s success to even greater heights"

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