United Infrastructure adds Simkiss as buying spree rolls on

The deal provides greater than 25 years of engineering know-how to the group and strengthens its technical depth as demand grows for extra complicated, end-to-end supply throughout regulated infrastructure.

Simkiss Management Methods works in Rochdale

Simkiss specialises within the design and construct of management techniques, management panels and switchgear, with providers protecting set up, testing, commissioning and long-term upkeep.

It employs round 100 workers and turned over greater than £15m in line with final revealed accounts.

Simkiss’ work is concentrated largely on the utilities sector, supporting vital nationwide infrastructure programmes.

United Infrastructure mentioned the acquisition broadens its in-house functionality throughout energy, vitality and utilities, positioning the group to tackle bigger and extra technically demanding frameworks and long-term programmes.

Neil Armstrong, chairman and ceo of United Infrastructure, mentioned: “This acquisition is a robust strategic match for United Infrastructure. Simkiss Group brings confirmed design and engineering experience that enhances our technical functionality throughout vitality and energy actions.

By investing in these expertise, we’re strengthening our potential to ship extra technical and built-in options for our prospects working in vital infrastructure.”

The Simkiss purchase is the newest in a collection of bolt-on acquisitions by United Infrastructure because it builds scale and specialist functionality throughout utilities and vitality. The group has been steadily choosing up area of interest engineering companies to deepen technical experience and help development on main programmes.