ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

Facilities management specialist OCS has today announcedits acquisition of Exclusive Services Group, which specialises in the provision of contract cleaning services in the UK and Ireland.

This transaction marks OCS' fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and enhances its cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.

The integration of Exclusive - which was founded in 1960 - will support the current and future growth plans of OCS' cleaning division,it says, helping the wider business double its revenue over next five years.

Exclusive has a proven track record in adapting to the evolving needs of the education sector, complementing OCS' existing cleaning service offering, having acquired Accuro in 2023. Exclusive is also a data centre cleaning specialist, a key growth area for OCS, and has strong experience in the leisure sector.

Daniel Dickson, UK & Ireland CEO of OCS, commented: "Exclusive has earned a strong reputation in the market for the exceptional service it provides to its customers. The addition of Exclusive's expertise in the education sector and data centres, along with their strong management team, will further strengthen our ability to deliver the best outcomes for customers."

"Exclusive has always prided itself on its ability to deliver high-quality services tailored to the specific needs of our customers," added Jim Melvin, CEO of Exclusive Services Group. "By becoming part of OCS, we can leverage the Group's extensive resources and expertise to enhance the suite of services we offer our customers, and drive growth."