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Imdex to buy rest of Datarock to ride digital growth wave

Also has space in its balance sheet for more M&A activity

24 February 2025

Socotec’s acquisition of Ninyo & Moore has seen the business double its workforce in the US
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Socotec USA acquires Ninyo & Moore

Acquisition of Ninyo & Moore sees Socotec double the size of its US operations

30 January 2025

SOLV Energy has acquired Sacramento Drilling, Inc. (SDI Services)
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SOLV Energy acquires SDI Services

Acquisition of solar piling specialist will allow for the expansion of renewable energy capabilities

21 January 2025

The Xylem Vue integrated software and analytics platform enables users to pinpoint high water loss areas by creating smaller, more manageable zones within their networks
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Xylem acquires majority stake in Idrica

Integrating solutions that help utilities tackle critical challenges such as water scarcity

02 January 2025

Socotec UK’s growth trajectory is paving the way to become the number one trusted third party in the testing, inspection, certification industry in the construction and environment sector
SITE INVESTIGATION

Socotec acquires Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd

Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd is the fifth acquisition for Socotec UK since 2023

14 November 2024

Major Drilling Group International’s announcement of its acquisition of Explomin Perforaciones brings its total rig count to 701 and solidifies its position as the world’s largest mineral driller
MINING

Leading South American specialty driller acquired by Major Drilling

Acquisition of Explomin Perforaciones makes Major Drilling the world’s largest mineral driller

11 November 2024

Following its acquisition by Van Elle, Albion will be aligned with the Group’s Specialist Piling division
PILING

Albion Drilling acquired by Van Elle

Scottish headquartered independent drilling and ground engineering contractor bought by UK driller

30 October 2024

OCU Group has completed its acquisition of horizontal directional drilling specialist McCormack Drilling
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OCU acquires McCormack Drilling

Irish headquartered trenchless technology specialist acquired by UK utilities service specialist

25 October 2024

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