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Central Group

At Central we provide fast, workable and innovative solutions using our extensive experience in motors, pumps, drives and alternators. Our clients benefit from a 24/7, 365 service, supported by our highly skilled and knowledgeable team who have specific expertise in the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of motor, drive and pump systems. Founded in 1972 Central Group is still a family owned and managed business with a strong vision and values. The business has grown steadily under the guidance of brothers Tim Sutton and Shaun Sutton who took control of the family run business in 2001 following the retirement of their father. We have an established customer base in the utilities, chemicals, metals, paper, food & beverage, oil & gas and renewables markets and provide competitive, value for money solutions across all sectors. With headquarters in Merseyside and offices in the Midlands we are in a prime location to serve our customers on a national basis.

www.gocentral.co.uk Liverpool, United Kingdom 51-100 employees
Total raised
$910k
Rounds
1
Latest
Series Unknown
Oct 2024

At Central we provide fast, workable and innovative solutions using our extensive experience in motors, pumps, drives and alternators. Our clients benefit from a 24/7, 365 service, supported by our highly skilled and knowledgeable team who have specific expertise in the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of motor, drive and pump systems. Founded in 1972 Central Group is still a family owned and managed business with a strong vision and values. The business has grown steadily under the guidance of brothers Tim Sutton and Shaun Sutton who took control of the family run business in 2001 following the retirement of their father. We have an established customer base in the utilities, chemicals, metals, paper, food & beverage, oil & gas and renewables markets and provide competitive, value for money solutions across all sectors. With headquarters in Merseyside and offices in the Midlands we are in a prime location to serve our customers on a national basis.

Central Group has raised $910k across 1 round. Its most recent round was a Series Unknown of $910k in Oct 2024. Full funding history, investors, and team are detailed below.

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Oct 22, 2024
Series Unknown
$910k

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