RSK Group has completed the acquisition of two new firms, Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Ltd and Copeland Wedge Associates (CWA).

The deal will see including NDT Services' 20 staff members and CWA's 39 join RSK's geosciences and engineering division headed by divisional director George Tuckwell.

NDT Services has been providing a wide range of testing services at construction sites throughout the UK for over 29 years. Its projects include various Airbus UK facilities, Wembley Stadium and the London Olympic Park.

CWA provides a range civil and structural engineering services for projects ranging from multimillion-pound developments to the niche engineering required to complement bespoke architectural designs. It has worked across a wide range of UK building schemes, including schools, colleges, police and fire stations, health and care centres, and hotel, retail and leisure facilities.


Overall, the acquisitions brings RSK's staff headcount to over 2300 in 85 offices worldwide. The NDT Services and CWA businesses will continue to operate under their existing brands, with NDT Services directors John Purser and Andrew Martin continuing to head the company working alongside existing key NDT Services personnel. In addition, Directors David Copeland, Jim O'Donnell and Steve Wedge will continue to lead CWA.

Dr Alan Ryder, Chief Executive Officer at RSK, said: "I am delighted to join forces with NDT Services and CWA. Both companies have extremely experienced and skilled people who share our common values. Our plan is to invest in the companies and help them to grow.

"RSK can now offer pile testing to complement our existing geotechnical and structural engineering expertise. And CWA will bring us better access to the Birmingham/West Midlands market and further enhance our engineering teams."

John Purser, Managing Director of NDT Services, said: "The prospect of NDT Services moving forward with the support of RSK is exciting for staff, suppliers and clients alike. We feel that adding our specialist pile testing services to the RSK portfolio is a perfect fit that will enable the company to fulfil its potential within the industry."

Steve Wedge, Director of CWA, added: "The announcement of RSK's acquisition of CWA is very positive news for our business. Combining our expertise with RSK's considerable engineering strengths means we can grow and deliver ever more powerful solutions to meet our clients' needs."

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