Ramtech Looks To Global Growth With New Owners

Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety, and security solutions business, has been bought by Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product roadmap.

Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner healthier future for everyone, every day. Ramtech will join several companies in the safety and fire detection markets that are part of the FTSE 100 company’s portfolio.

Ramtech

Nottingham-headquartered Ramtech turns over £10 million annually, employs 65 people, and is rapidly expanding in terms of the products and services it offers. Ramtech will become part of Halma’s safety division but will operate independently, retaining its name and brand.

Ramtech’s senior team will remain with the company, including Andy Hicks, the company’s Managing Director and one of Ramtech’s Co-Owners, before the sale. Halma's Divisional Chief Executive, Charles Lombard will join Ramtech as Chairman.

Customer-first approach

It is the right time for Ramtech to enter its next phase of expansion and achieve global growth"

Andy Hicks said, “It is the right time for Ramtech to enter its next phase of expansion and achieve global growth. The investment and access to Halma’s expertise and global network are essential in helping the company achieve this.”

He adds, “Our ‘customer-first’ approach will remain, and we don’t see that passion for our customers changing in any way.”

Save lives and protect assets 

Halma owns around 45 businesses covering safety, environment and analysis, and health. Ramtech will join Halma’s safety division whose company technologies span elevator safety, fire detection, fire suppression, security sensors, access control, safe storage, people, and vehicle flow.

Charles Lombard, the Divisional Chief Executive of Halma plc said, “We look forward to supporting Ramtech to help meet its ambitious growth plans, which will help more customers save lives and protect valuable assets.”

Higher safety standards 

Governments are insisting on higher standards of safety on construction sites, including fire safety

Ramtech operates in a rapidly growing market. Governments are insisting on higher standards of safety on construction sites, including fire safety.

Ramtech is well positioned to take advantage of these opportunities have established routes to market, industry-leading products, and long-established customer relationships with the market pioneers in its areas of operation.

WES3 technology and REACT system

Currently, Ramtech’s WES3 technology and REACT system are installed on the 7km west section of London’s new Thames Tideway Tunnel, an ambitious 25km ‘super sewer’ that, once completed in 2025, will prevent the River Thames from being polluted by overflow sewage.

The state-of-the-art system is also currently deployed during the construction works at Everton’s new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, and was recently used to protect almost a millennium’s worth of heritage and some of Nottingham’s most treasured artifacts during the £30 million redevelopment of the city’s castle. The company’s WiSE alarm and monitoring technology are installed at many of the most significant UK holiday and leisure parks.