ABM Trade (UK) Ltd and Angel Healthcare Solutions Ltd are merging to become ABM Angel Healthcare Ltd from November 1st. Managing Director Simon March explains how the merger strengthens their supply, equipment and service offer, creating a one-stop-shop that helps care homes improve efficiency, standards and resident satisfaction.
How does the merger between ABM Trade (UK) Ltd and Angel Healthcare Solutions Ltd allow you to offer a broader and more tailored range of solutions to the residential care sector?
Bringing the two companies together really allows us to connect the dots. ABM has always been strong on the supply side, from uniforms and office supplies to furniture delivered quickly and reliably. Angel, meanwhile, has focused on equipment provision, servicing and full care environment fit-outs. By combining these strengths, ABM Angel Healthcare Ltd can now provide operators with a fully joined-up solution: everyday essentials, one-off projects and ongoing support, all under one roof. For care homes, that means fewer suppliers to manage, simpler ordering and a more coordinated service.
What operational advantages will ABM Angel Healthcare Ltd deliver following the integration?
One of the key benefits is scale. Together we can hold more stock, improve logistics and achieve faster turnaround times. So whether a home needs a replacement part at short notice or a complete equipment installation, we can respond more quickly and with greater availability. The real benefit for operators is reassurance. Equipment downtime is stressful, especially when it impacts residents’ comfort or safety. With our combined resources, we’ll be able to keep things running smoothly and reliably — helping care homes maintain standards and strengthen their appeal to families.
From your perspective, how will the creation of ABM Angel Healthcare Ltd influence wider trends across the care home sector?
Care homes are under increasing pressure to do more with less, and that includes time. Operators want trusted partners who can cover multiple needs under one roof, so they can spend less time managing suppliers and more time focusing on residents. By forming ABM Angel Healthcare, we’re meeting that need directly — positioning ourselves as a genuine one-stop-shop. That doesn’t just simplify life for managers, it also helps them deliver consistently high-quality care, which in turn supports reputation and occupancy.
How have the companies aligned their teams and culture to ensure continuity of service for existing customers?
We’ve been very conscious of the need for continuity. The good news is that ABM and Angel already share the same values of professionalism, respect and integrity. Since ABM acquired Angel in August 2022, our teams have had plenty of time to work together and build strong relationships. That means we are already operating as one team, with shared principles and a clear focus on supporting our customers. For care homes, the people they know and trust remain in place — now backed by greater resources and support. The aim has been to strengthen relationships, not disrupt them.