Harrogate business that has already tripled in size reveals major new expansion plans
A fast-growing Harrogate firm whose roots go back to the 1960s is aiming to double its turnover in the next five years after a six-figure cash injection from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
Located at Oakwood Park Business Centre, the latest funding for Robinsons Facilities Services will support the firm’s continued growth, including investment in apprenticeships and the creation of new roles, ensuring a pipeline of skilled talent to meet rising regional demand.
The NPIF II - FW Capital Debt Finance investment is the third round of investment the Harrogate-based firm has received from FW Capital since 2020.
Robinsons Facilities Services specialises in hard facilities management, helping organisations keep their buildings safe, compliant and operational.
Tracing its origins back to the 1960s as part of the Robinsons Group, the company became an independent entity in 2013.
Since then, it has achieved consistent year-on-year growth, building a strong reputation across the region.
Luke Kitchen, Managing Director at Robinsons Facilities Services, said: “We’ve just completed a five-year plan that saw the business treble in size, and this latest investment will support our next phase as we focus on doubling turnover over the next five years.
“As compliance requirements become more complex, property managers and building owners are increasingly looking for a partner they can rely on to take full responsibility.
"We don’t just coordinate contractor; we take ownership of the outcome and make sure the job is done properly.
“The support from Lindsey McMenamin and the FW Capital team has been instrumental.
"They have taken the time to understand our business model and long-term vision, and we’re pleased to be continuing that relationship.”
Managing more than 1,500 sites across Yorkshire and the North of England, the business delivers planned and reactive services across heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, fire safety and water hygiene systems, supported by a combination of in-house expertise and a carefully managed supply chain.
The new Northern Powerhouse investment follows on from last year’s round of funding that supported Robinsons Facilities Services’s acquisition of Bensons Gas Engineering, bringing the Harrogate firm more than 400 additional client sites.