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2022

2022

Keltbray acquires IDEC Group Ltd Substation business

Keltbray expands it's energy offering with the addition of the IDEC Substation business in November 2022.

2022

2022

Keltbray acquires Roadbridge highways infrastructure assets

Keltbray adds Roadbridge highways infrastructure assets to its portfolio in May 2022. This 'on strategy' acquisition further enhances Keltbray's highways capability.

2021

2021

Keltbray acquires nmcn highways infrastructure assets

The acquisition of nmcn highways infrastructure assets allows Keltbray to enter the sector for the first time in its history. Notable projects in the highways sector include the A30, M621 and A66.

2020

2020

Darren James appointed Keltbray CEO

In April 2020, Darren James was appointed Chief Executive Officer at Keltbray. Brendan Kerr becomes Executive Chairman and remains Keltbray's sole owner.

2019

2019

Keltbray completes two controlled blowdowns at Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station

Only five of the eight cooling towers are set to be demolished – the first carried out in July 2019, followed by the remaining four in October 2019.

2018

2018

Keltbray International Ltd is formed

Keltbray forms subsidiary to deliver overhead line electrification works in Canada.

2018

Keltbray Distribution & Transmission is established

The new business unit provides construction, maintenance and repair services for utility businesses operating lines up to 275kV.

2016

2016

Keltbray launches structures business

Keltbray launches a reinforced concrete frame business after acquiring some of the assets of Dunne Group which went into administration.

2014

2014

Keltbray starts work at Earls Court Exhibition Centre

Keltbray was responsible for the removal of a 1000 tonne bridge structure over West London, demolition of Earls Court 1&2 Exhibition Centres and removal of 15,000 tonnes of concrete beams over four District Line Tunnels.

2013

2013

Keltbray Remediation is launched

The new business unit gives Keltbray the ability to provide remediation solutions for brownfield sites.

2012

2012

Keltbray establishes Wentworth House Rail Systems

A new rail overhead line electrification design house is launched by Keltbray to provide consultancy, design and development support.

2010

2010

Keltbray acquires Aspire Rail Consultants

By acquiring the overhead line and track solutions specialist, Keltbray’s rail expertise grows.

2009

2009

Keltbray Piling is established

The new business unit gives Keltbray the ability to carry out Continuous Flight Auger and large diameter rotary bored piling as stand-alone and integrated Group services.

2009

Keltbray acquires specialist track maintenance and renewal company, Gamble Rail

The acquisition saves 170 jobs and enters Keltbray into the rail maintenance sector. Gamble Rail is rebranded as Keltbray Rail in 2010.

2008

2008

Keltbray acquires specialist asbestos remediation company, Pectel

The acquisition gives Keltbray 250 new employees and a new service capability to manage the removal of asbestos and other hazards.

2003

2003

Brendan Kerr takes charge

Brendan Kerr becomes the Chief Executive Officer and sole owner of Keltbray.

1998

1998

Wentworth House Partnership is born

Keltbray’s temporary works design consultancy, Wentworth House Partnership, is created by Brendan Kerr and Stuart Marchand.

1989

1989

Brendan Kerr joins Keltbray as Project Manager

Brendan Kerr joins Keltbray as Project Manager in 1989 before rising to Operations Director in 1994 and Managing Director in 1999.

1976

1976

Keltbray opens for business

Keltbray is formed by friends Howard Burden and David Ewens in 1976. They were both working as surveyors in the construction industry and decided to form their own entity for smaller earth and groundwork jobs. The first office was in 158-160 Battersea Park Road.

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