Thurston’ expects that the acquisition of Alsim System Building’s assets will enable it to expand its cabins division and consolidate its position in the UK modular and portable building sector.
This diversifies the Wakefield-based firm’s offering, enabling it to manufacture an additional style of temporary living accommodation not currently in its portfolio.
Alsim was established in 1992 in Hull and grew into a leader in the temporary living and secure accommodation sector, employing 52 people before running into financial difficulties in late 2024.
The acquisition of Alsim’s assets follows Thurston Group’s investment into Storplan, a specialist fabrication business, in February this year, which has increased production capacity and unlocked the ability to deliver larger structural steel projects and more complex modular construction schemes.
Thurston Group managing director Matt Goff said: “Alsim has long been respected for its design expertise and customer relationships within the construction sector. By acquiring its assets and IP, we’re not only strengthening our own technical capability but also reinforcing our position as a trusted, forward-thinking off-site manufacturer.
“This acquisition enables us to support Alsim’s existing customers with confidence, while enriching our design library and expanding the breadth of solutions we offer. Strategic moves like this are fundamental to Thurston’s growth — we’re actively seeking further opportunities to diversify, scale our capacity, and enhance our expertise to better serve a growing client base and cement our leadership in the modular industry.”
Founded in 1970, Thurston Group employs approximately 380 people across its four sites in East and West Yorkshire and is on track to turn over £60m this year, up from £51m two years ago.
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