Trailer manufacturer and vehicle conversion specialist Cartwright Group has acquired aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Emtek Services in the latest step in its expansion plans.

Emtek Services has been manufacturing equipment for 30 years and  will continue to provide aircraft GSE under the new ownership.

Founder Mark Fowler, will remain with the business as technical director assisted by specialist builds development manager Oliver Shaw.

Mark Cartwright, Cartwright Group managing director, said: “We are delighted that Emtek Services is joining the Group as we continue to expand our portfolio of products. We look forward to further developing Emtek’s product range and turning it into a truly global brand.”

The Cartwright Group has enjoyed exponential growth in the last three years and has expanded its offering through the development of Doncaster-based Cartwright Conversions Ltd, which specialises in ambulances, passenger transport service vehicles, police and security, welfare vans and racking and mobility vehicles.