Wed, 10 Jun 2026 | MERGER
A pair of vacuum tanker manufacturers have merged as part of a plan aimed at driving long-term growth. Vallely Tankers, a subsidiary of CMR Utility Vehicles, has joined forces with VJ Engineering to form a combined business that will rebrand as Supervac.
Leeds-based Vallely Tankers has more than 40 years of experience designing, building and maintaining tankers for industries including oil and gas, waste and environmental management and construction.
Working with waste and environmental management companies across the UK and internationally, the firm designs bespoke, durable, low maintenance equipment used for a wide array of applications, in addition to providing repairs, maintenance and upgrade and refurbishment services.
Warwickshire-based VJ Engineering supplies non-hazardous and ADR tankers to a range of businesses. The company also provides, servicing, repairs, refurbishments and remounts, as well as a full inspection and certification offering.
Tom Earnshaw, Managing Director of Vallely Tankers, commented: "Joining forces with VJ Engineering marks a significant milestone for us and strongly aligns with our goals for ambitious growth. Their capabilities and experience as a specialist tanker manufacturer will provide a powerful bolster to our existing resources, strengthening our offering to customers.”
Vallely Tankers was advised by an RSM UK team, led by James Wild, working alongside Declan McKenna and Olivia Bollington (M&A) and Anthony Cox and Thomas Coyle (Tax). A team from Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers, led by Keith Kennedy, also provided the company with advice, while DWF advised VJ Engineering.
James Wild, partner at RSM UK said: "The shared expertise and vision of Vallely Tankers and VJ Engineering offers a solid foundation for their future growth as a combined entity. We are thrilled to have supported Vallely Tankers throughout the process and look forward to seeing all that the company achieves."
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