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Costain buys up contractor
Engineering group Costain has agreed to buy support services contractor Promanex for £16.4m as it expands its infrastructure division. Promanex offers services like water treatment, maintenance and industrial cleaning to blue chip utility and energy groups. The firm turned over £56.2m last year, generating operatings profit of £1.8m. Costain is funding the deal through its cash pile.