Cambridge-based Munro 精东影视 Services has marked its 55th anniversary with an acquisition to bolster its profile in the south east.

Munro has completed the purchase of Mid Essex Electrical Engineers, a long-established Chelmsford-based firm with a substantial client list across the Home Counties and London.

Past projects have included work at St Paul鈥檚 Cathedral, along with a number of regional schools and hospitals.

The buy-out also includes Mid Essex Systems, which sells and installs a wide range of alarm and access products.

The Chelmsford company will trade as Mid Essex Mechanical and Electrical Services, under the Munro banner.

Munro managing director Steve Barry said: 鈥淢id Essex has long excelled in electrical services, but the addition of Munro鈥檚 mechanical expertise will make it a formidable operation and open up new markets in the south of England.

鈥淲ith John Gray, Munro鈥檚 commercial director, overseeing the development and integration, the new company will dovetail perfectly into the group.鈥

Munro 精东影视 Services鈥 turnover has grown to 拢20m, and it is developing a reputation for high-tech installations using energy-efficient systems.

Munro has installed much of the foundation services work at the Cambridge Science Park, and current projects include several Cambridge colleges and Addenbrookes Hospital.