March strides forward with acquisition of Cobra Engineering

March Engineering has acquired Cobra Engineering (UK) Ltd, a specialist in the design, fabrication and installation of stainless and carbon steel, which includes complex pipework and structural fabrications. The acquisition supports March’s strategy to expand its UK footprint and enhance its critical asset-care offering.

Based in Wisbech, Cobra employs over 60 people and completes more than 1,200 projects each year, primarily for food manufacturing and utility customers. The business offers both in-house assembly and on-site services, including planned maintenance and shutdown support, with a focus on repeatable, project-based work. The deal strengthens March’s production capability and adds capacity to meet growing demand across the group.

By adding a strong regional presence in East Anglia, it further supports the company’s goal of expanding its UK footprint. It also aligns with March’s long-term ambition to enhance operational efficiency and asset resilience across the industrial sector, supporting customers in critical process environments as they adapt to rising expectations around sustainability and performance.

Strategic fit
March’s CEO Christopher Kehoe said: “Cobra brings established customer relationships, specialist skills and local presence to the group. It is a clear strategic fit and builds depth in an important area of our offering, expanding our UK reach, and strengthening our footprint in East Anglia. Just as importantly, Cobra shares our commitment to engineering excellence and high quality service delivery, values that sit at the heart of our business.

“With this acquisition, we are adding a highly capable team with deep sector knowledge and a strong reputation. We are looking forward to supporting Cobra’s growth and ensuring its continued success as part of the March family.”

Lyndon Clancy, managing director of Cobra, said: “We are proud to have built a team that delivers reliable, hands-on support and builds strong relationships with customers across critical industries. Joining March is the next step, giving us access to wider capabilities and broader technical support. Importantly, we will continue operating in the way our customers know and value, while gaining the tools to grow and improve what we do.”