BUKO Traffic & Safety has strengthened its UK presence by acquiring Hooke Highways, a major traffic management provider in the South of England.

Target Company Information

BUKO Traffic & Safety, a prominent provider of outsourced traffic and safety management solutions, has expanded its UK operations through the acquisition of Hooke Holdings Limited, the parent company of Hooke Highways, a leading traffic management provider in the South of England. With its headquarters in Barendrecht, the Netherlands, BUKO employs over 700 staff and manages thousands of projects each year across the Netherlands, the UK, and Germany. The company operates two main units: BUKO Infrasupport, specializing in temporary traffic management solutions, and BUKO Waakt, which focuses on temporary security solutions including camera surveillance and access control systems.

Hooke Highways, based in Lower Weare, Somerset, offers high-quality temporary traffic management services to a diverse range of clients. The company operates from six locations in the South of England and has grown significantly under the leadership of Managing Director Michael Montague and investor Panoramic Growth Equity since 2020. With a workforce of 140 employees, Hooke has achieved substantial growth driven by new customer acquisitions and strengthening its existing client relationships.

Industry Overview in the UK

The traffic management and safety sector in the UK is witnessing significant growth due to increasing infrastructure projects and a heightened focus on road safety. With the government's commitment to bolster transport infrast