IKM Testing UK Secures Multi- Million Pound Framework Agreement
Fulkrum Announces Continued Investment For Its Middle East Operations
Fulkrum, a global leader in inspection, expediting, auditing, asset integrity management and technical staffing services, has announced significant growth and investment for its Middle East operations, delivering record Q1 performance and expansion to its team with plans to double its workforce in the region in 2026.
North east Scotland-based IKM Testing UK has strengthened its relationship with an international energy company, after securing a multi-million-pound framework agreement for the provision of specialist steam and chemical cleaning services, for an initial three- year term with two optional one- year extensions.
Under the contract, IKM Testing UK will deliver steam cleaning and chemical cleaning services across their clients assets, continuing to provide safe, efficient and high-quality solutions aligned with operational and project requirements.
Barry Summers, Regional Director at IKM Testing UK said, “This latest contract award is the result of several years of close collaboration and a strong working relationship between our organisations.
We are proud that the quality, reliability, consistency, project management and scheduling expertise we provide have been recognised through this award. We look forward to supporting our client’s offshore operations and maintenance activities in the years ahead, ensuring safe, efficient and well-coordinated delivery throughout the contract term.”
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The business achieved a record first quarter, with regional revenue growth reaching 51% year-on- year, reflecting increasing demand for Fulkrum’s core inspection, asset integrity, and technical staffing services across the Middle East energy and infrastructure sectors. To support growing client requirements, Fulkrum Middle East has onboarded 13 new employees across its offices in the region.
With a continued commitment to operational excellence and quality assurance, the Fulkrum UAE office successfully renewed its ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation, meanwhile, the Qatar office secured the ISO/ IEC 17020:2012 accreditation. These internationally recognised standards for the inspection sector reinforce Fulkrum’s position as the industry leader as it works globally with its partners.
ASCO Expands Into Qatar To Support Regional Logistics And Environmental Services Growth
Leading logistics, materials and operations management specialist, ASCO, has opened its first office in the Middle East, establishing a new presence in Qatar and strengthening its regional footprint.
Located in Doha, the office will support the company’s growing client base across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and wider Middle East and Asia Pacific regions, bringing ASCO’s proven international capability closer to customers in key energy, port and marine markets.
The Middle East business will be managed by Craig Revie, who has more than 30 years’ experience across offshore oil and gas, new energy and defence markets. Craig has successfully grown a number of the company’s service lines, bringing strong operational and commercial leadership to the region.
Regional growth will be led from Qatar by Lee Vettese, who has transitioned from his role as Business Development Manager in the UK to Regional Manager, Middle East. He will be supported by Walaa Mroueh, who has been appointed as Business Services Manager and brings with her over 14 years of experience in driving growth for businesses in the KSA, UAE, Egypt and Iraq.
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