Royal HaskoningDHV acquires Arch Henderson to strengthen its maritime position in Scotland and globally.
International consulting engineering company Royal HaskoningDHV is delighted to announce that Scotland-based maritime engineers Arch Henderson has joined the company.
Royal HaskoningDHV CEO Marije Hulshof commented: “We are very excited to welcome our new colleagues from Arch Henderson who are so complimentary to our team. Like us, they have over 100 years of maritime expertise, along with established and long-lasting client relationships with port and government clients. Together, with our maritime and renewable energy capabilities, we are now excellently positioned to capture the growing offshore wind port market around the North Sea and internationally.”
By bringing Arch Henderson onboard, Royal HaskoningDHV significantly strengthens its UK business to over 800-strong, with a market-leading position in maritime.
Arch Henderson Principal Partner Alan Kilbride said: “We too are all very excited to be joining Royal HaskoningDHV. We will be able to offer a wider range of services to our existing clients, grow faster, and for our colleagues this is a great opportunity to join in the delivery of prestigious projects and work internationally.”
As a company renowned for its quality and creativity, Arch Henderson will retain its brand name in the short-term, as part of Royal HaskoningDHV and will continue as a significant player in the Scottish market serving the ports and harbours from their offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Lerwick and Thurso.
Building on Arch Henderson’s track record on maritime defence infrastructure across the Clyde estate in the Glasgow area and Royal HaskoningDHV’s experience at Portsmouth and Devonport naval bases, the team can now jointly expand its specialist civil, structural and architectural services to naval bases in the UK and allied nations.
The companies do not disclose financial information about this transaction.
For more information:
Suzette Schreuder, Corporate Communications Director Royal HaskoningDHV, +31 6 2909 8238
Alan Kilbride, Partner Arch Henderson LLP, +44 141 227 3060
Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent company dating from 1881 integrating engineering, design, consultancy, software and technology to deliver more added value for clients. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to develop sustainable solutions to local and global issues related to the built environment and the industry. Backed by the expertise of over 6,500 people working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world, we are helping clients with challenges ranging from climate change and digital transformation to changing customer demands and the energy transition. www.royalhaskoningdhv.com
Arch Henderson was formed in 1919 to offer specialist services in the design of harbour works, coastal protection schemes and ship repair facilities. This specialism in maritime civil engineering works continues but the firm has expanded to include architectural, civil, structural, and mechanical engineering and Principal Designer services for a wide range of industrial, energy and commercial sectors.
Arch Henderson employs over 60 staff and operates throughout the UK and abroad, with offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Lerwick, Southampton and Thurso. www.arch-henderson.co.uk