CAN sold to RSK Group

RSK Group Ltd, leading provider of engineering and environmental consultancy and technical support services, has acquired CAN UK Holdings Limited (CAN), a specialist UK geotechnical and engineering contractor. Initium advised the shareholders of CAN on the transaction..

“When we started to look for a buyer, finding a company that really valued its people was a prerequisite” – Neil Foster, CAN

First established in 1983, and headquartered in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, CAN specialises in difficult-access solutions. Its core areas of operation include geotechnical projects for slope and retaining wall stabilisation, and installing rock-fall protection measures, alongside structural repairs, inspection, testing and maintenance. With an established workforce of 250 and offices in Derbyshire, Kent and Bristol, CAN provides a nationwide service to the UK construction and civil engineering sectors.

Neil Foster, commercial director of CAN, said: “When we started to look for a buyer, finding a company that really valued its people was a prerequisite. We are delighted that in RSK we have found a business where our fantastic staff will have not only security, but also great new opportunities as the company expands. Being part of a larger group with such a diverse range of complementary services will provide the perfect launchpad for the next phase in CAN’s development.”