A Northern Ireland-based engineering company has taken over a Norfolk manufacturing firm in a move that strengthens industrial engineering capacity across the UK. Belfast's PAC Group, a specialist in automation and control systems, has acquired King's Lynn-based Lawtronic Ltd, as reported by the Eastern Daily Press.

The Eastern Daily Press reported that PAC Group said the deal underlines its commitment to investing in engineering skills and jobs across the UK and Ireland.

Lawtronic, founded in 1986, designs and builds industrial control panels and electrical systems from its base on the Hardwick Narrows estate in King's Lynn.

The acquisition brings together two engineering teams with complementary expertise. The two companies said the combination will increase capacity for customers in key industrial sectors, while retaining Lawtronic's existing strengths and local workforce.

PAC Group has pledged a careful integration, promising continuity for customers alongside new opportunities for collaboration and staff development. The firm said its approach is designed to preserve the operational strengths of both organisations.

The group described the takeover as more than a simple expansion, branding it a strategic step towards building a stronger engineering platform serving Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and the Republic of Ireland.

PAC Group said the move supports long-term, skills-led growth in manufacturing, reinforcing the role of regional engineering investment in sustaining industrial capability across the UK and Ireland.

The acquisition positions PAC Group to serve a broader base of clients in critical industrial sectors, with expanded reach into the English market through Lawtronic's established presence in Norfolk.

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