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We are pleased to announce that on the 1st April 2026, Jacopa Limited acquired Drive Systems Limited.

Drive Systems are the UK’s leading specialists in motorised adjustable speed drives for distributor filter applications in secondary wastewater treatment. This acquisition strengthens Jacopa’s offering in this specific area and complements Jacopa’s overall proven portfolio of products and services across all process areas of the wastewater treatment cycle.

“Becoming part of Jacopa is a great step forward for us” said Nigel Campbell, Drive Systems Managing Director and co-owner. “In recent years we’ve made consistent progress and achieved a lot as a business, and this acquisition will enable us to more directly address the whole market and grow further. We are looking forward to supporting more customers even more effectively.”

“This acquisition brings in-house some exceptional technical and customer support capabilities, sitting firmly in the core of what we do already,” said Michael Jennings, Chairman of Jacopa. “We have partnered and worked with Drive Systems for many years and, together, we will be well placed to provide customers with best-in-class solutions.”

Over 35 years experience and knowledge of manufacturing variable speed electrical control systems. We provide fixed and variable speed drives, control panels and will commission and install both the mechanical equipment and electrical supplies, as required.

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