SITE INVESTIGATION

Six UK site investigation and drilling businesses combine to launch Igne

Igne launch sees transformative merger of six leading companies to reshape pre-construction services

 Igne has been formed from the merger of industry-leading firms specialising in site investigation, testing, UXO mitigation, geo-environmental services, and geothermal energy solutions

Igne has been formed from the merger of industry-leading firms specialising in site investigation, testing, UXO mitigation, geo-environmental services, and geothermal energy solutions

The new company has been formed from the amalgamation of six industry-leading businesses in the site investigation, geothermal, geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance (UXO), site testing and water supply services spaces. From 2nd October 2023, the following renowned businesses will rebrand to become Igne: SafeLane Global (UK UXO), WB and AD Morgan, Raeburn Drilling and Geotechnical, including Raeburn Drilling Northern, Terra Tek, Allied Exploration & Geotechnics, and DTS Raeburn.

Rob Hunter, CEO at Igne, said at the launch: "Igne is not just a merger, it's a promise to redefine how we deliver services to our clients. By combining the strengths and talents of multiple industry leaders, we are now better equipped than ever to provide a holistic, integrated approach to addressing the complex challenges within the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.

This merger signifies our commitment to innovation

"This merger signifies our commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence and marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey. By delivering our collective expertise and solutions through one supplier, not many, the formation of Igne will enable us to shape the future of these vital industries, and we can't wait to see what the future holds."

In a transformative development for the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors, Igne emerges as a result of the consolidation of industry specialists with over 350 years of combined experience who are determined to reshape the sector's approach to operational resilience, affordability and sustainability.

By combining the strengths of these leading companies, Igne is uniquely positioned to deliver integrated solutions that address the multifaceted challenges within construction, infrastructure and energy ecosystems. Igne's mission is to enhance the built environment, foster sustainable communities and drive positive transformation.

SafeLane's international land and marine divisions will retain the SafeLane Global brand, while its German operations will continue as SafeLane Deutschland.

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