Northern Bear PLC

Northern Bear plc is a group of specialist building services companies operating across Northern England. The group comprises 10 businesses, each operating autonomously while benefiting from group strategic management and financial consolidation. Their services span construction, roofing, electrical, and fire protection, catering to a diverse client base including local authorities, housing associations, NHS trusts, universities, construction companies, and national house builders.

The company's strategy focuses on organic growth by expanding into new business areas and regions, complemented by strategic bolt-on acquisitions. They aim to deliver shareholder value through a dividend growth strategy, supported by the continued success of their well-established operations and investments in expanding their overhead base and service offerings to existing customers. New ventures are typically low capital intensive.

Northern Bear emphasizes achieving excellence through professionalism and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, including a dedicated workforce, customers, and suppliers. They invest in workforce training and apprenticeships, prioritize employee safety through their in-house safety business, and are mindful of their responsibilities to the communities they operate in and the environment. The group supports charities and community organizations, with St Oswald's Hospice being their principal charity.