ESL specialises in the delivery of steel fabrication across the UK, from manufacture and installation to repair and maintenance works.

The £7m turnover business employs just under 50 people from its purpose-built factory facility in Kingston upon Hull.

ESL has worked with Reds10 for the last five years to deliver high-quality sustainable buildings for the public sector, with a particular focus on defence, education, justice and health.

Paul Ruddick, chief executive of Reds10 Group, said: “Having worked with ESL for several years, we’ve seen first‑hand the consistent quality of their service and their ambition for excellence and growth, values that closely align with our own.

“Bringing steel fabrication into the Reds10 Group adds a critical piece of the jigsaw as we launch our next phase of strategic growth to exploit advancing technologies, while integrating AI at every level of the business.”

Gareth Thompson, co-founder and managing director of ESL added: “We’ve come a long way since ESL’s inception in 2010 and our partnership with Reds10 feels like a natural next step that will bring clear benefits to both businesses.

“This marks an exciting next phase in our evolution, and we look forward to building on the strong working relationship we’ve developed with Reds10 in recent years and maximising the opportunities ahead.”

Reds10 is looking to grow its revenue to £500m and is targeting an expansion into the healthcare sector, as well as the affordable housing and temporary accommodation sectors.