Completed sale
Kitson Recycling Waste Management Business Sold to 5 Villages Group | Transaction Overview
Kitson Recycling was formed in 2006 by Ian Kitson in the medieval town of Bishop’s Waltham, Southampton. The Hampshire-based firm provides waste management and recycling services to all agricultural and rural-based industries.
It is a comprehensive farm waste management service provider covering a range of services throughout a large portfolio of client relationships.
Kitson Recycling strives to keep up-to-date with technological advances in the recycling industry, and aims to avoid disposal of any wastes which can be economically recycled.
It also aims to build and maintain long-lasting business relationships with a number of key industry-leading companies, to the mutual benefit of the business, customers, and environment.
Knightsbridge set out to find a suitable buyer to facilitate retirement for founder Ian Kitson. The successful bid emerged from 5 Villages Group (5VG).
Founded in London by Don Iro, a Southampton-based serial businessman, in 2023, 5VG is a leader in five industries: Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing, Energy and Technology services.
Harnessing over 20 years experience working from FTSE 250 businesses to SMEs, globally, the mission of 5VG is to provide sustained value and transformation of traditional sectors.
Don’s vision is to take Kitson Recycling to the next level in the company’s development, utilising his vast experience from the corporate environment.
Following a good relationship formed between the parties, Ian will remain as the main customer point of contact for quotes, collections and bookings during this period of development.
Knightsbridge wishes Ian and Don the very best for the future!