British Engineering Services opens for business

The new company, which inherits the former RSA Engineering Inspection & Consultancy business, is backed by Inflexion Private Equity. It will trade as British Engineering Services in the UK and Irish Engineering Services in the Republic of Ireland.

 

British Engineering Services can trace its roots back to 1859. Its predecessors were the companies who developed the original engineering inspection services, National Vulcan and British Engine. The company’s new CEO Stewart Kay says he wants to build on this rich heritage by taking a fresh approach to delivering engineering testing, inspection and consultancy services.

 

“We have inherited the technical expertise, the knowledge, resources, accreditations and affiliations we need to deliver a premium service to our customers from day one. But we are also looking to create a business that will shape the future of our industry.”

 

The new British Engineering Services brand acknowledges the company’s unique heritage by using visual elements that can be traced back to the 1870s. These came to signify strength, safety, protection, success and leadership in the engineering inspection market.

 

Simon Turner, Managing Partner at Inflexion, commented: “We are delighted to have completed this buyout to see the launch of British Engineering Services today. Newly independent and led by an experienced management team, the company can now grow unfettered and capitalise on the consolidation opportunities available to create a new market leader in the UK and Ireland in the provision of testing and inspection services.”

 

British Engineering Services will operate out of RSA’s offices on York Street in Manchester until it is ready to move into new premises in the new year. The new company is committed to maintaining its historic connection with the city, which started with Manchester born Robert Longridge and the Steam Boiler Assurance Company in 1859.

 

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