Motive Offshore Group has announced the acquisition of subsea cable monitoring and integrity technology provider, C-Kore, in a move set to enhance its global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) capabilities.

The acquisition – which is expected to increase the contribution of Motive’s Certification & Inspection division to approximately 35% of total company turnover – represents a development in the company’s strategic direction by introducing a technology-driven focus, dedicated R&D and proprietary IP.

C-Kore has developed a suite of subsea testing and measurement tools that offer significant benefits over conventional approaches in fault-finding, installation and decommissioning. Its advanced subsea testing tools provide rapid automated testing for efficient fault detection and seamless installation operations, resulting in a reduction in both vessel and personnel costs.

Active across the global cable market, and with identified potential to expand into evolving domestic and international offshore wind and decommissioning markets, C-Kore will continue to be led within Motive by existing Operations Director, Greg Smith and Sales and Marketing Director, Cynthia Pikaar, from its Yorkshire headquarters, which benefits from access to a strong regional electronics and software engineering talent pool.

Motive CEO, Dave Acton, comments: 
“C-Kore’s ability to win and execute global projects through a single UK entity has been impressive. We see a real opportunity to scale the success already achieved by Greg, Cynthia and the wider team, whilst providing enhanced customer support, via Motive’s regional entities across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

“C-Kore’s proven, technology-led capabilities not only complement our subsea testing and inspection services by aligning with the developing requirements of our existing client base, but also underline our objective to provide integrated and highly transferable equipment, services and technology across the energy sector.”

C-Kore’s Operations Director, Greg Smith, comments: 
“We’re thrilled to be joining the Motive team. Their global reach and strong market presence will bring our award-winning technology to a wider customer base and accelerate our move into new markets worldwide.

“We’re incredibly proud of the innovative and sophisticated cost-saving technology the C-Kore team has delivered so far. Uniting with Motive allows us to build on our achievements while continuing to support our existing customers without interruption.”

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