Motive acquires Weld Integrity to boost inspection capabilities
06/11/2025
Motive has announced the acquisition of Weld Integrity Group. The move to acquire the Norway-based inspection and testing business will significantly boost Motive’s certification and inspection (C&I) capabilities, alongside its Norwegian presence. The acquisition is set to deliver Motive Offshore Group additional earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of £1 million annually.Under the acquisition, Motive will immediately integrate Weld Integrity’s Norwegian operations, strengthening its presence in the market. The unified expertise of both companies will ensure a smooth transition and a future of increased efficiency and expanded services for all clients. It will also significantly extend Motive’s in-house C&I services, including additional non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection capabilities, while expanding its customer base across new sectors, from civil construction to aerospace.
The deal supports Motive’s goals of diversifying its revenue mix by further expanding into new regions and deriving 75% of revenues from non-oil and gas sources by 2026. It will see the business add NDT capabilities such as radiographic/X-ray inspection, enabling Motive to offer a wider range of non-intrusive inspection of infrastructure to its customers across regions from the Middle East to the USA. Motive will also acquire Weld Integrity’s majority shareholding in Weld Integrity Oslo and Integrity Heat, which focuses on heat treatment of welds and materials.
The acquisition brings in house a seasoned management team, adding decades of specialist inspection industry experience. As part of the move, Max Brown, Weld Integrity Founder and CEO, a highly regarded industry leader with two decades of NDT expertise, will assume the role of Regional Manager for Scandinavia. Motive will also incorporate Weld Integrity’s large pool of multi-disciplinary local inspectors, adding 20 new inspectors to its workforce and a range of competencies in Norway and globally.
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| Max Brown (left), Founder and CEO of Weld Integrity, and Declan Slattery, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Motive Offshore Group |
“Norway is an exciting growing market in offshore energy and Weld Integrity’s highly competent, local team of inspectors will help us make inroads into this vibrant market, while expanding NDT and inspection services to our customers. Our C&I Division delivers long-term, recurring revenue by supporting customers in maximising the efficiency and profitability of their assets. We work collaboratively to reduce risk, enhance quality and ensure full compliance with relevant standards and regulations,” said Dave Acton, CEO at Motive Offshore Group.
Max added: “There are natural synergies between our businesses and many opportunities for combining our services. This will enable us to tap into Motive’s international customer base across the offshore energy market, as well as offering Motive’s wider services to our current customers across Norway’s commercial and industrial sectors. With our EBITDA increasing 29% in the last 12 months and the potential for significant further growth, this offers an opportunity to significantly grow our combined revenues.”
Weld Integrity has become a leading inspection and testing provider known for its client-first approach. Offering tailored solutions, the company leads with a strong focus on safety and maximising asset value across the lifecycle.
Motive specialises in working in partnership with its clients, supplying project equipment packages and inspection services and delivering end-to-end solutions worldwide across the renewables, energy and utilities, marine, decommissioning and oil & gas sectors.
www.weldintegrity.no
www.motive-offshore.com
