The painting and fire coatings specialist employs around 100 staff and operates across England and Scotland.
Last year the firm turned over £18m and more than doubled pre-tax profit to £1.7m, underlining its strong position in the compliance-driven coatings and refurbishment market.
The deal strengthens Cardo’s technical capability in passive fire protection and specialist finishes while deepening its footprint in the north of England and Scotland.
Founded in 2012 by CEO Liam Bevan as LCB Group in South Wales, Cardo has grown rapidly through acquisition into a major housing and public-sector building services provider across the UK and Ireland.
Cardo acquisitions in past 12 months
April 2025: Breyer Group’s roofing division via an asset purchase agreement
June 2025: SERS Energy Solutions, an energy-efficiency contractor for local authorities and housing providers
September 2025: CTS, establishing operations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
December 2025: Gunfire, Cambridgeshire-based passive fire protection specialist
January 2026: Faskin Group, a well-established roofing business based in Paisley, Scotland
Kenny Robson, Managing Director of Trident Maintenance Services, said: “Joining Cardo Group marks an exciting next chapter for Trident. It gives us the scale, backing and shared ambition to grow sustainably, expand our capabilities across housing, healthcare, education and other key market sectors.
“I’m genuinely excited about what we can achieve together for our clients, our teams, and the communities we serve.”
Liam Bevan, CEO of Cardo Group, said: “Trident expands our national capabilities, particularly in the north of England, and enhances our offering across Scotland while supporting our long-term strategy of investment in skilled local workforces and supply chains.”
