Irish steel frame building group Fusion Ðǿմ«Ã½ Systems has bought Framing Solutions to create a new £30m-turnover company.

Framing Solutions was formed in 2002 through a joint venture between Redrow and Corus UK. Fusion has said the deal will accelerate the organic growth it has achieved in the UK market.

Kieran White, Fusion’s managing director, said: “It will immediately enhance our presence and capability in the UK market and generally position us to deliver larger projects for our clients.â€

No price was revealed for the sale but Framing Solutions was making an operating loss. In its annual report to 30 June 2007, Redrow said its share of the loss was £700,000. At the time it said: “The board has decided that it no longer sees the benefit of having a direct involvement in this area of activity.â€

Corus would not disclose the size of its loss. Derek Randall, commercial director, said: “In accordance with our strategy, this is now an ideal time for a key player such as Fusion to develop this particular business further.â€

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