Posted on February 18, 2020
Environmental, engineering and technical services provider RSK has acquired a 30-strong river restoration and erosion control specialist.
Salix provides soil erosion control services, as well as specialising in shoreline protection, inland dredging and wetland habitat creation.
The business has bases in Norfolk, Burton-on-Trent, Swansea, Cheltenham and Inverness.
RSK chief executive and founder Alan Ryder said: “I am delighted to welcome Salix’s skilled and experienced workforce to RSK. Their services are an excellent complement to the group and will allow both businesses to expand their service offering.
“Bringing together our long histories of successful and sustainability focused projects and experience of delivering innovative solutions in a range of sectors will enable us to deliver added value to our combined client base.”
Salix will continue to be led by managing director David Holland, with support from construction director Pete Barlow and financial director Edward Raker. The business will become part of RSK’s agricultural, land and property management division under Ian Strudwick.
RSK is headquartered in Helsby, Cheshire.
Source: insidermedia.com
