FMS Group has acquired premier mining labour and field services provider Schlam Cru
Brisbane – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to FMS Group in its acquisition of Schlam Cru.
FMS Group is an Australian-owned maintenance services company focused on turnkey project solutions, asset support, maintenance and equipment across the resources sector. With a people-first approach, FMS Group partners with leading companies nationwide to deliver safe, sustainable and high-performing outcomes.
Founded in Western Australia, Schlam Cru is a premier mining labour and field services provider specialising in heavy-mobile-equipment maintenance, rebuilds and shutdowns. Known for its strong culture, responsiveness and focus on people, Cru has built lasting partnerships across Australia’s mining and resources sectors.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward in FMS Group’s vision to deliver an integrated, people-first approach to mining, construction, renewables and maritime services nationwide. It also reinforces the Group’s commitment to growth through cultural alignment, operational excellence and delivering long-term value to its clients and workforce.
CFI Australia and its member firm Saffron Partners, acted as the M&A Advisor to FMS on the acquisition of Schlam Cru. CFI Australia provided end-to-end support delivering financial analysis, pricing strategy and negotiation support. We coordinated due diligence, managed advisory teams and final negotiations to completion ensuring a seamless process aligned with strategic objectives and cultural values.
This transaction closed on 1 December 2025.
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