Eight Advisory supported IPCOM with its acquisition of Specialist Insulation Supplies Limited and J.S. Miller Distribution Limited

IPCOM, headquartered in Belgium, brings together a group of companies across Europe specialising in the distribution and conversion of innovative solutions for thermal insulation, high-temperature insulation, passive fire protection and acoustic insulation. IPCOM’s customers are installers, international contractors, wholesalers and OEMs in various industries and markets. IPCOM employs approximately 1600 people and delivers its solutions in 19 European countries through a network of almost 100 outlets.                                       

Specialist Insulation Supplies Limited (“SIS”), based in the North-East of London, is an independent distributor of technical insulation materials. The SIS team provide a first-class service in delivering a full range of products to its customers for the insulation of pipework and ductwork. They are well established in the supply of leading brand products in the HVAC market.  

J.S. Miller Distribution Limited (“JS Miller”), based near Leeds, is a leading supplier of high-quality insulation materials and solutions over a range of markets. The JS Miller team delivers advanced insulation products tailored to the needs of its customers and expert support to insulation and technical markets using extensive industry experience.  

Eight Advisory team members supporting this transaction:  

• Financial due diligence: Alison Harutunian (Partner) and Sixtine de Menthon
  (Senior) 

• Tax due diligence: Dean Lake (Partner), Tom Sykes (Senior Manager) and Phoebe Lightfoot (Senior)