A Stafford-based engineering business specialising in high-voltage electricity infrastructure has been acquired as part of a Dutch group’s plans to expand across the UK.
Substation Engineering Services (SES) has been bought by Hanab as it looks to strengthen its position in the UK’s energy infrastructure market.
SES specialises in the installation and commissioning of high-voltage substations and has delivered more than 500 projects over the past 20 years.
The company will retain its existing name and a high degree of autonomy following the acquisition, with its current management team continuing to oversee day-to-day operations.
The deal follows Hanab’s earlier acquisitions of Green Frog Connect and AMS Trenchless.
Hanab said bringing SES together with Green Frog Connect and its existing Hanab Energy Solutions business would mean it will be able to support clients across an increasingly broad part of the value chain.
The group believes the combined expertise will help it support the significant investment needed to expand and modernise the UK’s electricity network, including at both distribution and transmission level.
Guus de Vries, Chief Operating Officer of Energy and Water at Hanab, said: “With the acquisition of SES, we are significantly strengthening our position in the UK high-voltage market.
“Green Frog Connect has given us a strong foundation in EPC projects, while SES adds specialist expertise and experience in substation installation and commissioning.
“By bringing these capabilities together, we can support clients across a broader range of activities, from design and delivery through to commissioning and maintenance.
“In doing so, we are building an organisation that can add value throughout the entire lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects.”
