LESMAHAGOW based vehicle graphics firm, OPG, has completed a £ multi-million management buy-out (MBO) deal thanks to a six-figure funding package from UKSE, alongside input from private investors.
Allan Hamilton has been appointed as managing director, taking the reins from Owen Pilling who formed the company in 1995 along with his wife Janet, and over the years the business has become the second largest employer within the community.
OPG designs and produces graphic wraps for vehicles, working with hundreds of household names, which include McDonalds, Greggs, Sports Direct, Hovis and Natwest.
Allan is a familiar face within the business, having started his career alongside Owen as an apprentice aged 16. After pursuing a successful career within the wider industry, Allan returns to manage the team alongside Stuart Ritchie and Tristan Harrold as commercial and financial director, and operations and technical director respectively. The new management team brings 60 years of industry experience combined.
OPG currently has 20 members of staff. As part of the firm’s five-year business strategy, several new roles are expected to be created, offering customers a single source for all brand requirements.
Allan said: “OPG has a fantastic reputation within the industry and local community alike, and I am proud to return after Owen gave me my first break some years ago. I am looking forward to leading the next chapter of growth at OPG as we expand our brand awareness offerings.
“We already have a great team with many of our workforce having enjoyed careers with us for more than 15 years. The funding boost from UKSE has given us financial confidence that we can continue to build on this solid foundation and grow our business.”
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