September 2024
We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with the UK’s leading ecological survey provider Arbtech which becomes our 18th member company.
Founded in 2005, Arbtech’s team of over 100 arboriculturists and ecologists provide a rapid practical solution to tree surveys, biodiversity surveys, bat surveys and more. By offering nationwide coverage and investing in the latest technology, Arbtech delivers incredibly fast and accurate results so that their clients can save time and money by avoiding unnecessary delays on site.
Arbtech’s unique approach of an office and home-based model, with a flexible schedule, allows excellent coverage across the UK, as well as for their colleagues to develop valuable relationships with their clients and local planning authorities.
“As we close in on our 20th anniversary, I’ve never been more excited about the future. Joining Simon and the Group accelerates our ability to invest in a considerable expansion of our service lines, proprietary technology, and creates an unparalleled opportunity for our people, as we look forward to this next phase in our journey.” Robert Oates, Arbtech CEO
Simon Parrington, Celnor founder and Group CEO, added, “We are delighted to be partnering with Rob and the Arbtech team. Their impressive growth and entrepreneurial approach to business is a fantastic fit for the Group. Arbtech has built an excellent reputation in the industry, not only for the great service they provide clients, but for their innovative approach to company culture too.”
He continues “As soon as I met Rob, I could see a great fit for our businesses to work together, we look forward to investing in Arbtech’s exciting growth plans whilst providing many of our 4,500 customers with a more complete service offering”.
Founded in 2023, Celnor is a group of complementary businesses offering a broad range of inspection, testing, certification, and compliance (TICC) services to commercial clients across the UK, backed by Inflexion Private Equity.
Find out more about Arbtech.
Arbtech were advised by Endeavour Partnership led by Nik Tunley and KPMG Corporate Finance led by Rick Stark and Alex Cary.
Celnor were advised by RSM led by Mark Leyland, Addleshaw Goddard led by Dan Rathbone and CIL led by Laurence Ludgate.
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