LONDON: Origin Enterprises Plc announced the acquisition of Greentech Limited, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of landscaping, forestry and grounds maintenance equipment.

Green-tech is expected to enhance the offering of Origin’s Amenity businesses and offers potential in the area of environmental land management and bio-diversity enhancement for the Group’s agri-focused businesses.

Commenting on the announcement, Origin Chief Executive Officer, Sean Coyle, said: “Green-tech is an excellent strategic fit for Origin and extends our Amenity offering in the UK in a segment we expect will grow further in the coming years. We are delighted to welcome the Green-tech team to the Origin Group”.

Origin Enterprises plc is a focused Agri-Services group providing specialist on-farm agronomy services, digital agricultural services and the supply of crop technologies and inputs.

The Group has leading market positions in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Brazil, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. Origin is listed on the Euronext Growth (Dublin) and AIM markets of the Irish and London Stock Exchanges. www.originenterprises.com

Greentech Limited operates a multi-product, multi-channel offering to circa 2,500 customers from its base in Harrogate, UK. www.green-tech.co.uk