Engineering group Hadley has expanded its international footprint by acquiring a company in the Netherlands.
The Smethwick-based company, which is one of the UK's largest manufacturers of cold roll formed sections, has bought Ede-based profile specialist Overeem in an undisclosed deal.
Hadley Group already has offices in Germany, Dubai, Thailand and France and this latest deal is aimed at supporting its growth in the automotive sectors.
Overeem, which was founded 85 years ago, has more than 60 employees, turnover of £11.2 million and specialises in the manufacture of complex specialist roll formed profiles, primarily for the European automotive industry.
It also operates in sectors including construction, lighting, furniture, interior engineering and air conditioning control.
Hadley Group chief executive Stewart Towe said: "Overeem provides us with a vital link in our chain of cold roll forming manufacturing sites which stretch from here in the West Midlands to South East Asia.
"I am especially excited by the prospect of developing the Dutch company's product specialisation across our global platform.
"We will be combining our strong technical capabilities to achieve our growth plans for the Hadley Group as a whole."
Hadley Group is privately owned, employs around 500 people worldwide and has a turnover of circa £100 million.
Mr Towe is also chairman of the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership.
