Ipsum expands in the Northeast with newest acquisition

Specialist engineering services provider, Ipsum, has announced its acquisition of Middlesbrough-based business, Matrix Power, expanding its Power business in the northeast of England.

Matrix Power has a dedicated inhouse workforce of commissioning engineers, field technicians, cable jointers and cable installers that will build on Ipsum’s existing expertise in the region. The acquisition will build on existing capabilities in high voltage electrical power systems including design, equipment installation, cable installation and jointing, commissioning, preventative maintenance and 24/7 emergency call out and repairs.

Matrix also brings nationally recognised, specialist expertise in the design, installation & commissioning of DC & Light Rail traction power systems, adding to Ipsum’s already extensive portfolio of clients across many market segments.

“We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of Matrix Power, another positive step in the growth of our Power division. It’s an exciting period at Ipsum and in the utilities sector generally. The addition of Matrix Power’s expertise will allow us to expand our existing footprint in the northeast and broaden our availability across the north of England and Scotland. We look forward to bringing Matrix Power into the Ipsum fold.”

CEO at Ipsum - Andrew Cowan

“Today marks a new era in our operations and we are excited for what lies ahead. We have been working closely with Ipsum to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible for our customers. Becoming part of Ipsum will allow our customers to tap into a whole host of extensive power capabilities, alongside that they have already had access to via Matrix Power.”

CEO at Matrix Power - Neil Guest

Ipsum is a leading provider of engineering services in the Power, Water, Infrastructure and Telecoms sectors. It works in partnership with customers across regulated and non-regulated environments to optimise asset performance, supporting the security and resilience of critical networks.

It utilises a data-driven approach and technologically enhanced methodologies such as no-dig and trenchless technologies to provide a quicker, greener and more cost-efficient delivery of engineering, maintenance and repair services. Ipsum also provides electrical, mechanical, health & safety training and assessments to the workforce in the Power sector via its in-house training service.