Healthcare and technology business Clanwilliam Group has acquired Bluespier International, a supplier of operating theatre management systems.

Bluespier's software applications are used in over 50 NHS hospitals in Britain as well as in private hospitals in the UK and Ireland. Its theatre management suite is clinically focused and designed to enable hospitals to manage theatre, trauma, anaesthetics, pre-theatre and stock activities more efficiently.

Clanwilliam Group is backed by Eli Global and has a track record of investing in companies which complement its expanding portfolio of healthcare technology products. Its strategy, it says, is to invest in businesses which can add value for its customers and their end users.

Gavin Webb, co-founder of Bluespier, will remain a shareholder and will continue to run the business as managing director. “Today is a significant milestone for Bluespier. Under the umbrella of the Clanwilliam Group our team will have the opportunity to grow and develop as part of a larger healthcare group – maximising synergies on behalf of our customers," said Webb.

“Our customers will continue to deal with people they know and trust and System C remains Bluespier’s preferred integration partner based on the highly regarded Medway EPR and Bluespier's award-winning theatre management suite. The investment and support from Clanwilliam will enable us to take the business to the next level and we are extremely ambitious for the future of Bluespier.”

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Bluespier International Ltd had a net worth of £41,000 in March 2015 after booking a net profit of £27,000. Year-end trade debtors amounted to £373,000, up from £230,000 a year previously.

Bluespier joins other brands and businesses within the Clanwilliam Group, including Helix Health (RxWeb), Professional Medical Management Services and DGL Practice Manager.

Clanwilliam CEO Howard Beggs (pictured) said: “At Clanwilliam we are big believers in what technology can achieve in the healthcare setting. Our investment strategy is designed to build a stronger, globally integrated company that delivers sustainable value to our customers.

“Hospitals across the UK and Ireland rely on Bluespier every day to manage their theatres more efficiently. Under the leadership of Gavin Webb, the team will be looking to build on this success into the future. With the combined strength, technical expertise and skills of the Clanwilliam Group, further product innovation will be facilitated, benefitting new and existing customers alike.”