SOCOTEC Acquires Impulse Geophysics LTD
We have acquired Impulse Geophysics Ltd, an industry leading provider of 4K Digital Video and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services based in Bedford.
Using cutting edge technology and AI, Impulse specialises in Asset Management and Condition Inspection in the Infrastructure industry, allowing clients to visualise and plan their networks/schemes effectively and safely. The company, which has strong experience and links with many key Infrastructure industries, will further strengthen our range of services in the Infrastructure Asset Monitoring area.
Bob Milligan, Managing Director of Impulse, said: ‘It is great to be joining SOCOTEC UK within the Infrastructure Division. Over the years, we have delivered many projects for SOCOTEC UK, and we look forward to continuing our innovation and growth by utilising the client and geographical reach and expertise that joining SOCOTEC UK brings.”
Richard Hildick-Smith, Managing Director of Infrastructure, continued: “We are really pleased to welcome Impulse to our division. It further strengthens our range of services in the Infrastructure Asset Monitoring area. Having Impulse’s expertise in the niche area of video linked with GPR surveys significantly enhances our portfolio. It will seamlessly integrate with the existing business unit services and clients, bolstering our growth into a more data led offering to clients with the aim of supporting Asset Integrity throughout the lifecycle.”
This acquisition reaffirms our leading position in the TICC* market, adding to the existing Infrastructure team of over 500 technical experts within the Monitoring, Materials Testing, Geotechnical Investigation and Foundation Testing specialisms. It follows the acquisitions of Building Pathology specialists Hutton + Rostron (H+R) and of remote monitoring and advanced geospatial solutions experts IETG and 40SEVEN in 2023.
Hervé Montjotin, CEO of the SOCOTEC group added: “Monitoring solutions are strategic to the infrastructure sector. As a leading trusted third party, ensuring safety, longevity and integrity of built assets are an essential part of our societal role. This acquisition in the UK is further strengthening our infrastructure activities which at global level represent more than 30% of total Group revenues, and is reinforcing our leadership ambitions”.
*TICC: Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance
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