Keltbray has announced that it has reached an agreement with an independent owner for the sale of its Infrastructure division. The sale marks a significant milestone for the company, which was originally founded in 1976 and has since expanded its operations to become a leading specialist contractor in both infrastructure and built environment sectors.
Keltbray’s diversification into infrastructure services began in 2009 with the acquisition of Gamble Rail, followed by Aspire Rail in 2010, and the establishment of its energy networks business in 2013. Over the years, the Infrastructure and Built Environment divisions have evolved into successful and profitable enterprises.
The decision to sell the Infrastructure division enables the company to focus more sharply on the built environment sector and other targeted markets, in line with its established strategy for diversified growth.
Brendan Kerr remains the sole shareholder of the retained Keltbray business and will continue to be supported by its existing senior management team, led by its new CEO, Vince Corrigan.
This strategic move is expected to further enhance Keltbray’s reputation by allowing the company to prioritise quality of service and profitability of earnings.
Brendan Kerr, Chairman, stated, “This decision reflects our commitment to solidifying Keltbray’s position as a leader in the built environment sector while continuing to grow our presence in the broader civil engineering market. By focusing our resources and expertise, we are confident that Keltbray will continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients and partners.”
The sale has the full support of Keltbray’s Executive Leadership team and aligns with the company’s long-term goals. Keltbray will continue to offer a comprehensive range of specialist engineering services, supported by its in-house Design and Plant divisions.
This development allows Keltbray to:
- Re-focus on its core mission within the Built Environment and selected markets, emphasising the company’s industry-leading self-delivery approach.
- Invest in the growth and development of its people, positioning Keltbray as a premier employer in the specialist engineering services sector.
- Expand and capitalise on new business opportunities, delivering high-quality, personalised services to customers with increased flexibility and agility.
Keltbray expressed gratitude to its team for their hard work and dedication during this transition and extended best wishes to the new owners of the Infrastructure division as they embark on this new chapter.
The company also thanked its customers, partners, and stakeholders for their continued support, and reaffirmed its commitment to engineering a better world through innovative design and sustainable development practices.
