ICR Group expands African network with another strategic partnership

Posted On February , 2024

(L) Ben Garrad, Managing Director of SGB-Cape and (R)
Scott Byers, Head of Business Development, Africa, at ICR.

ICR Group, a global leader in maintenance and integrity solutions, has secured another partnership agreement in Africa.

The collaboration with South Africa-based SGB-Cape, a leading industrial services provider, broadens the scope of ICR’s innovative products, including the Technowrap™ composite repair system and Quickflange™ weldless connections.

Scott Byers, Head of Business Development, Africa, at ICR, said: “Welcoming SGB-Cape into the ICR partner network marks another significant step in our mission to deliver cutting-edge integrity solutions worldwide.

Their strong presence across the African market is ideal for the rapid introduction of our advanced technologies into new sectors, locations and customers. We are delighted to extend our reach by adding to our African partner network.”

Ben Garrad, Managing Director of SGB-Cape, said: “The collaboration is a perfect synergy, uniting SGB-Cape’s longstanding market presence and profound understanding of the African industrial landscape with ICR’s innovative solutions and international insights. SGB-Cape will serve as a key partner of ICR, solidifying its commitment to delivering unparalleled industrial services solutions.”

The alliance is a testament to both companies’ commitment to enhancing asset integrity management, corrosion protection and inspection services in Africa. It combines SGB-Cape’s 75 years of industry experience with ICR’s innovative solutions, promising to deliver a comprehensive suite of services to meet the unique challenges of the African market.

SGB-Cape, a leading provider of industrial services across Africa, specialises in asset integrity, corrosion protection and inspection solutions. Committed to innovation, reliability and sustainability, ICR is dedicated to preserving the integrity and longevity of critical infrastructure globally.

As well as its headquarters in Aberdeen, ICR has additional UK offices in Carnforth and Hemel Hempstead, and operations in Stavanger (Norway), Abu Dhabi, Houston (USA), Perth (Australia) and partners in more than 25 countries.