In summary
Founded in 2003, Conquip has established its place in the market by supporting customers to increase productivity and efficiency and improve sustainability. The business has nine regional locations and employs approximately 250 people, serving a diversified customer base with predominant exposure to the infrastructure and utilities sectors alongside housebuilding and the built environment.
Investment date:
August 2026
Caledonia team:
Chris Hodges, Theo Tizard, James Lander
Website:
cqegroup.comInvestment strategy
Supporting Conquip’s continued development through increasing penetration with existing customers, expanding geographic coverage, investing in the rental fleet, scaling its shoring proposition, developing new products and pursuing selective acquisitions.
Progress
The transaction completed on 4 August 2026.
We are delighted to be working with Caledonia on the next stage of Conquip’s development. Finding an investor that understands our culture and shares our ambitions was particularly important. Caledonia’s long-term mindset, experience of supporting entrepreneurial businesses and collaborative approach made them a natural choice.
Daniel CritchleyCEO, Conquip
