Sussex firms unite as Focus Group acquires Cellular Solutions

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Daniel Face

Focus Group, a workplace solutions firm based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, has acquired Cellular Solutions – a short drive away in Brighton & Hove.

A provider of mobile services and communications solutions to businesses across the South East, Cellular maintains strong relationships with O2 and Vodafone.

The founders of Focus Group and Cellular met over twenty years ago in Brighton, so theirs is another longstanding relationship – one set to be brought closer by this acquisition.

Focus Group is hoping to further enhance its partnerships with the UK’s leading networks and solidify its market position as a provider of business mobile solutions.

Ralph Gilbert, co-founder and director at Focus Group, said: “We’ve been knocking on Cellular’s door for years, clear in the knowledge it was a strong business and one with which we wanted to join forces.

“In a bid to win them over, I even let them triumph in the odd lockdown Zoom quiz. Well, that’s my side of the story!

“In all seriousness, beyond their distinct dedication to business communications and enviable reputation in the South East, they’re arguably one of the best teams out there.

“Our longstanding friendship will provide the perfect foundation for an exciting future together.”

This latest deal follows the acquisition of Midland Telecom by Focus Group last month – a move fuelled by a recent cash injection from software investors Hg.

Damian Mottram, founder and CEO of Cellular Solutions, added: “While it was never going to be an easy decision to sell such an incredible, high-quality mobile and fixed telecoms business that we and so many wonderful past and present people have poured energy into since 1999, the time is right.

“It’s been the correct decision to head into the future with Focus Group.

“We have a deep-rooted respect for the Focus team – there’s been a commonality of engagement and enjoyment in working within our marketplace combined with all-around long-standing positive relationships.

“We have absolutely no doubt they’ll take very good care of our people and our customers.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.