Serbus aquires Westica

Acquisition adds specialist wireless technology capabilities and strengthens national footprint

Stevie Dynes (left) and Andy Hunwicks (right)

The Aliter portfolio business, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum. Westica is a deep technical specialist in the design, deployment and support of microwave and UHF/VHF radio networks, critical communications systems, cyber-secure networking, and infrastructure solutions.

Serbus is aiming to become a UK market leader in B2B critical network and ICT Infrastructure managed services within the CNI sector. The Group combines secure infrastructure and communications capabilities with government-grade security expertise and offers immediate scale.

Representing the fourth acquisition by Serbus since December 2022, Glasgow based Westica offers more than 30 years of experience in the provision of specialist secure radio network communications. The acquisition allows Serbus to further enhance its offering in some of the UK’s most demanding environments across CNI, utilities, ‘blue light’ services, government, transport, oil & gas, and enterprise sectors.

Simon Fieldhouse, Group CEO, Serbus said: “Sector expertise and a focus on security, operational health and safety, and compliance is core to the Serbus strategy, and we recognise in Westica the same commitment to resilience, reliability and customer service. Westica helps extend our security DNA and strengthens our mission to connect and protect the services that matter most.”

Westica directors Stevie Dynes and Andy Hunwicks (pictured above) are remaining with the business, working closely with Serbus and Aliter to deliver ambitious growth plans.

Aliter partner Greig Brown said: “This latest acquisition by Serbus is another significant step forward in realising our growth ambitions for the business. Westica is a great fit, adding a wealth of specialist skills and experience to the group. The addition of Westica’s presence in Scotland also supports plans to develop a UK wide footprint for Serbus, servicing major customers across the length and breadth of the country.”