NEWS
Exciting news
This month we have some exciting news about the latest acquisition by MA Group – magicman, which will complement our existing cosmetic repair business, The Cosmetic Repair Company (Northern). We also have the latest supplier awards for the quarter ended June 2025.
As usual, there will no newsletter in August and normal service will resume again in September.
Magicman
MA Group has acquired 90% of the share capital of Magicman Holdings Limited.
magicman has been in the business for over 30 years. They’re known for their exceptional technical expertise and have been providing top-notch services to a wide range of clients, including insurers, housebuilders, general construction companies, commercial and retail buildings, hotels, leisure facilities, private individuals, the cruise and river boat sector, and many more.
magicman are truly special – they’re the go-to for rejuvenating damaged interior and exterior surfaces. Their services are not just for domestic clients; they also cater to large conglomerates, defence, healthcare, education, insurance, and many other markets and enterprises.
This acquisition is another strategic move by MA Group, building on on existing product and service offerings to reach a broader audience. magicman will support and enhance MA Group’s ESG strategy by helping to reduce waste through our repair, renew and restore strategy.
In addition to their exceptional repair services, magicman offers a responsive nationwide and international service, backed by MA Group’s digital solutions and data analysis to demonstrate customer satisfaction, cost control, performance and trends.
Paul Hayman, CEO of MA Group says:
“I am delighted that we have completed another acquisition, bringing more scale, technical expertise and excellence to MA Group. Our continued expansion into surface repairs complements our existing services and will bring more benefits to our clients and their customers. We are excited to build a nationwide, and international surface repair capability. We look forward to bringing the same market-leading changes to the surface repair industry that we have brought to the restoration industry.
Mark Henderson, magicman CEO, has built the unrivalled brand “magicman” that many have imitated and has revolutionised repairs over decades. I am thrilled to be working with Mark and all the team at magicman to evolve the business into a digital world and provide clear succession and opportunity for all, whilst building on the technical expertise and solutions mgicmanhave today.”
Mark Henderson, CEO of magicman says:
“We are proud to join forces with MA Group, a company that shares our values of innovation, quality, and sustainability. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for magicman, enabling us to expand our reach and enhance our services through digital transformation. Together, we will continue to lead the way in surface repair solutions and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
MA Assist Supplier of the Quarter
CS Home Solutions are the winners of MA Assist Supplier of the Quarter for June. Feedback from customers has been outstanding including comments such as “great communication”, “professional approach”, “tidy work” and “always keeping parties updated as claims progress”. One customer said “I could not ask for a better service”.
Virtus Surveyor of the Quarter
Congratulations to Gary Mahoney, winner of Virtus Surveyor of the Quarter for June. Gary has been travelling out of area to Northern Ireland to take claims for Virtus. He has a positive attitude and works hard to keep in touch with the team at Virtus. It has been noted that Gary has been listening to feedback and is continuously working to improve his service.
Well done Gary, your certificate and champage are on their way!
Revival Branch of the Quarter
Revival Huddersfield are June’s winner of Revival Branch of the Quarter. With an NPS score of 100% for the last three months with a high return rate, Huddersfield are demonstrating excellent customer service. They always respond to questions quickly and are happy to host clients at their branch office. We very rarely have any issues with this five-star branch.
