RSK Group Ltd has strengthened its services and further cemented the group’s already strong position in the UK water sector with its latest acquisition of leading solution provider MWH Treatment.

Photo: Alan Ryder RSK Group CEO

MWH Treatment currently operates across the UK water industry, with over 800 professionals co-located across six major frameworks. A With a 200-year legacy, the long-established company provides a strong focus on the safe delivery of sustainable solutions with maximum positive impact on the environment.

The addition of MWH Treatment to its growing portfolio continues two years of significant strategic investment in the water sector by RSK, with acquisitions including Water Research Council (WRc), Nicholas O’Dwyer and Binnies (formally the UK and Asia water businesses of Black & Veatch) MWH Treatment will move forward retaining its leadership team, all employees, its highly respected brand and its existing cultural values.

RSK said it will bring real value through its ambition, portfolio of companies and sector links, enhancing MWH Treatment's services and enable the company to maintain its position as the number one process contractor in the water industry.

MWH Treatment Managing Director, Paul Bresnan commented:

“I am incredibly excited for MWH Treatment to be taking this fantastic next step. Being part of RSK will enable us to bring a broader and deeper offering to our clients by leveraging the wider group capabilities.”

“RSK really values our exceptional people along with the great relationships we have with our clients and joint venture partners.”

Alan Ryder, RSK founder and Chief Executive Officer, said:

“The water sector is of huge importance to RSK and its strategy, so I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome MWH Treatment into the group. The company’s reputation across the UK is impeccable, and I see countless opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the group.

“Paul and his team hold values very similar to those of the wider RSK group – something that I feel is so important in bringing businesses together.”

Timeline of RSK acquisitions is as follows:

• Financial year 2016/2017 - ADAS, Dynamic Sampling and JB Site Investigations
• Financial year 2017/2018 - Acies, KMGP, Ian Farmer Associates, Cole Jarman, Up and Under Group, CJ Associates and RSKW.
• Financial year 2018/2019 - Central Alliance, Non Destructive Testing Services, Copeland Wedge Associates, Twig, CAN, PB Drilling, bts Group, the tbf Contracting businesses, Pellings, Dr. Tillmanns & Partner, Headland Archaeology and Drilling Supplies & Hire Services.
• Financial year 2019/2020 - Consents Solutions, Biocensus, Adverbo, RAW Technology, Geocore Site Investigations, Ecologia Environmental Solutions, ATP, Silcock Leedham Group, Salix, Morrison Falklands and Nicholas O’Dwyer
• Financial year 2020/2021 - Ground Heat, PA Group, RoC Consulting, WRc, Cognica, Boden + Wasser, Amphos 21, Pharos Generator Services, Pharos Field Engineering Services, Binnies (including Black & Veatch Limited, Black & Veatch Hong Kong Limited and Black & Veatch (SEA) Pte Limited in Singapore), CAS, EDP, CR Civil Engineering and Enviresearch.
• Current financial year - The Scan Station, RSK Orbital, SkyVision International, Smith + Kennedy Architects, Stephenson Halliday, QSI, Waldrams, Althoff & Lang GbR, Minerex, TechnikGS, CS2 and Leap Environmental.

Alan Ryder’s aim is to become the largest privately owned environmental and engineering business in Europe; to turn over £1 billion annually; and to employ 10,000 people by 2025.