Kennelbuild

“Having quickly hit capacity in our factory, we added a new 500m2 office that has freed up space to make new additions to our design and project management team, as well as increasing our manufacturing capacity.”

Fergus Prutton, Managing Director, Kennelbuild

Kennelbuild were able to continue their growth trajectory after receiving an investment of capital from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). 

The Cheshire firm was Ascent Advisory Group’s first acquisition and a market leader in the design and construction of dog kennels and catteries in the UK and Ireland, where it has its own manufacturing facility. The firm works closely with government organisations, regional police forces, animal welfare charities and the luxury boarding kennel and cattery market.

Kennelbuild built up a significant order book and pipeline having secured several multi-million-pound contracts with both public sector bodies and animal welfare charities. The funding supported the delivery of these projects through key hires in the design, manufacturing and construction departments of the business. It assisted with improving architectural design, manufacturing and building for dog kennels and catteries.

Mike Upton is the founder of Kennelbuild and is widely regarded as the UK’s premier industry thought leader. He has been leading the way in innovative design and manufacturing for the dog kennelling and cattery industry. Mike introduced the Kennelbuild™ system to the market in 1998. 

Working exclusively with large name clients such as the RSPCA, the MoD, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and regional police forces, Kennelbuild’s systems are specifically designed to withstand the rigours of heavy use in commercial settings as well as containing the associated difficulties with dangerous dogs and military working dogs. 

As an approved Constructionline Gold contractor with relevant security clearances, Kennelbuild has provided its services as a Lead Designer, Subcontractor and Tier 1 contractor for the last 12-years.