Burton-based SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has acquired Belfast-headquartered Lloyds Datum Group (LDG), experts in foundation testing, structural monitoring, geotechnical and environmental systems.
The strategic acquisition enhances SOCOTEC’s capabilities in the infrastructure field, with LDG’s expertise expanding SOCOTEC’s overall offering, as well as marking further growth into the island of Ireland and SOCOTEC’s first office in Northern Ireland.
LDG comprises of both Lloyd Acoustics Limited and Datum Monitoring Ireland Limited.
Alongside utilising SOCOTEC’s experience to enhance client offerings in Ireland, there are also plans to utilise LDG’s expertise increasingly within the rest of the UK, primarily to complex foundation and micro-piling projects.
Matthew Marriott, CEO, SOCOTEC UK & Ireland, said: “This acquisition of Lloyds Datum Group is the next step of our growth strategy and the expansion of our Infrastructure capabilities across the UK and Ireland.
“Following our second Scottish acquisition in two years, our first major acquisition in Ireland marks the next stage of expanding our geographical footprint, doubling our overall office space in Ireland, and demonstrating our commitment to continue investing in this important area.”
