Warrington-headquartered consumer technology business Tactus Group has acquired a high-end PC systems specialist whose devices are designed for gamers.
Chillblast is the official PC supplier of Williams eSports – part of one of the world’s most historic Formula 1 teams.
The Ministry of Defence’s RAF Air Cadet training simulators, used to train the pilots of tomorrow, are also built on Chillblast’s VR technology.
Based in Poole, Dorset, Chillblast has products including PC Pro, PC Gamer and PC Advisor.
The acquisition will enhance North West-based Tactus’ status as a global multi-channel e-commerce business.
In August, Tactus secured a £40m investment from Chrysalis Investments to facilitate its growth ambitions and boost capabilities.
It has completed an additional three transactions this year for B2B IT hardware provider (BIST) Group in September and PC Gaming specialists CCL Computers in April.
The UK gaming market hit £7bn in 2020, an increase of almost 30 per cent on the previous year [Ukie].
The increased popularity of both streaming and e-sports will remain drivers of growth in the years to come.
Scott Brenchley, chief executive of Tactus Group, said: “We are building a global technology group with unrivalled expertise in the gaming space. Ultimately, we want to change the way people buy and use technology, so we are investing in brands and platforms that deliver the solutions that customers need, when they need it.
“Ben and his team have created a business renowned for building the best high-end PC systems on the market today, so Chillblast will be an excellent addition to Tactus and we look forward to welcoming them to the group.”
Ben Miles, managing director at Chillblast, added: “We’re excited to become part of the Tactus Group. We have built Chillblast into an award-winning gaming brand over the last two decades and, with our presence in the gaming space well established, this is an exciting time for us to be joining a fast-growing technology group like Tactus.”
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