Schlam Founder Ryan Schlam has introduced the 100% sale of Western Australian primarily based Cru Companies Pty Ltd (Schlam Cru) and subsidiary, The Pilbara Clear Machines Pty Ltd (TPCM) – the teams subject upkeep and labour companies arm – to FMS Group, a number one Australian supplier of built-in upkeep options.
FMS stated: “This strategic acquisition marks a major step ahead in FMS Group’s imaginative and prescient to ship an built-in, people-first strategy to mining, building, renewables and maritime companies
nationwide. It additionally reinforces the group’s dedication to development via cultural alignment, operational excellence and delivering long-term worth to its purchasers and workforce.”
Schlam Cru was based in WA and the assertion stated has constructed a repute for agility and responsiveness in relation to its people-centric service supply. “The corporate’s robust emphasis on tradition, security and workforce growth aligns seamlessly with FMS Group’s personal values and working philosophy.”
Ryan Schlam stated the transaction represents the pure subsequent step in Cru’s evolution and a robust cultural match between two organisations that share a deep dedication to individuals, efficiency and goal. “Schlam Cru has all the time been about individuals – the expert, devoted groups who hold heavy gear operating safely and effectively in among the hardest working environments on the earth.”
He added: “The sale of our largest enterprise in September 2025 meant that our group had now break up, what remained was a robust upkeep companies enterprise in Schlam Cru – one which deserved its personal path for development. In looking for the precise associate for Cru, it grew to become clear that FMS Group shared our values. Their people-first strategy, operational functionality and dedication to security and tradition align completely with the foundations we’ve constructed. Becoming a member of forces ensures that our groups and purchasers proceed to thrive beneath a like-minded nationwide organisation.”
The earlier enterprise sale transaction included the ‘Schlam’ trademark, which implies over the close to time period, Schlam Cru will function beneath a trademark license while transitioning to the FMS model.
Director, Technique and Enterprise Improvement of FMS Group Scott McDermott commented that Schlam Cru was a pure match for the organisation. “Not simply when it comes to the companies they supply however the way in which they supply them. Their people-first strategy and deep respect for tradition, security and innovation make them a great associate as we proceed to increase throughout Australia. This acquisition brings collectively two like-minded companies with a shared dedication to our individuals, our purchasers and the communities by which we function.”
The combination of Schlam Cru into the FMS Group portfolio will increase the group’s capabilities in upkeep and labour companies. It additionally provides precious depth to FMS’s current companies corresponding to its SLS (Security Raise Options) jacking division and turnkey venture administration, with a broader, extra agile workforce creating added worth for current purchasers, whereas increasing alternatives throughout key sectors.
FMS Group Director and Group Chief Working Officer Jason Holt stated the acquisition would additional elevate the Group’s functionality in delivering full venture options. “This strengthens our providing to current purchasers and opens the door to new partnerships the place purchasers are on the lookout for a dependable, end-to-end service supplier with a confirmed nationwide workforce.”
Each firms have dedicated to a clean and clear integration course of to make sure continuity for workers, purchasers and companions.
