Emap Builds Construction Business With New Acquisition

Emap Communications has announced the acquisition of ABI Building Data (ABI) from ICW Publications for £14 million.

ABI, which was part of the Springer Science and Business Media group, generated £5 million revenue and £1 million profit in 2003 and is a leading provider of construction sales and marketing information services in the UK.

This acquisition, together with the 50% acquisition of the UK’s leading construction exhibition, Interbuild, will strengthen Emap Communications’ position in sales and marketing for the UK construction sector.

Derek Carter, chief executive of Emap Communications said: “Growth at ABI has been strong for a number of years and we are confident we can do much to build on the great work of the existing management.”

Emap: 01733 568 900 www.emap.co.uk

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