2 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish 'centre of excellence' sold to French giant
The move comes a year after Socotec, whose British operation is based in Burton-upon-Trent, took over Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys of Irvine. It is Socotec's 14th acquisition across the UK and Ireland since 2018.
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'Joining forces with Socotec UK and Ireland provides an exciting opportunity to expand our testing provisions and deliver enhanced services to our clients," Mr Brown said.
'Our East Kilbride facility has become the centre of excellence for fire testing in UK, and as part of Socotec, we look forward to building on that legacy while accessing wider resources and expertise.'
UKTC is an established provider of fire resistance testing, reaction to fire testing, and certification services across multiple building materials and systems. Its UKAS-accredited facilities carry out comprehensive assessments of products and materials against British, European, and international standards, supporting manufacturers, specifiers, and building owners in meeting increasingly stringent fire regulations.
Socotec's global expertise extends to more than 300 fire safety experts worldwide. Its portfolio includes specialised centres of excellence across Europe, the Middle East and the USA.
'The acquisition of UKTC represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy and commitment to enhancing building safety across the UK," said Matthew Marriott, head of Socotec in the UK and Ireland.
"This marks our second acquisition in Scotland within the last 12 months, demonstrating our intention to continue investing in this important region, as well as developing our capabilities to serve clients through the UK and Ireland.'
