The acquisition, finalised on 2^nd of February, enhances the services offered by VINCI Energies UK & ROI through its HV electrical engineering brand Omexom. Omexom provides generation, transmission, transformation and distribution services across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Established in 1993, Kelvin Power provides expert advice and design solutions to the global power industry and the renewable energy sector. Kelvin Power’s areas of expertise include substations, onshore connections, cable studies, transmission lines (OHL), HV cabling and power project services.

The Kelvin Power group operates through two business units. Kelvin Power Structures designs and supplies buildings, enclosures and steel and aluminum structures for HV substations and transmission lines. Kelvin Power Consultants provides specialist engineering consultancy services for substation and HV cable projects.

Rochdi Ziyat, CEO of VINCI Energies UK & RoI says: “Kelvin Power is a great addition to the VINCI Energies group and marks another big milestone in our ambitious plan. VINCI Energies entered the UK’s electrical infrastructure market in 2010 and this latest acquisition will bolster the strengths of our Omexom brand and bring us new capabilities, enabling us to make even greater strides in accelerating the transition to a low carbon future.“

John Brennan, Managing Director of Kelvin Power says: “We are really excited to be setting out on the next stage of our journey and thrilled to have become a part of the VINCI Energies group. The group’s business model was a real attraction for us, giving us the ability to grow our company and use the strength of the Omexom network of business units. At the same time, we will be able to keep the qualities that make us unique and remain a close partner to our long term customers.“

About Kelvin Power

Kelvin Power  was established in 1993 and is a leading provider of specialist products and consultancy services to the power industry. The Kelvin Power Group specialises in substation design and the design and manufacture of structures for the global power industry and renewable energy sector. The principal areas of business are substations, onshore connections, cable studies and transmission lines. Kelvin Power also provide project development services including the negotiation and delivery of legal agreements required for energy projects. Based in Leicester, Warrington and Perth, the company is able to serve a wide UK customer base and employs 35 staff, with an annual turnover of £7 million.

For more information about Kelvin Power, please visit http://www.kelvin-power.co.uk/

About VINCI Energies

In a world undergoing constant change, VINCI Energies focuses on connections, performance, energy efficiency and data to fast-track the rollout of new technologies and support two major changes: the digital transformation and the energy transition. With their strong regional roots and agile organisational structure, VINCI Energies’ business units boost the reliability, safety and efficiency of energy, transport and communication infrastructure, factories and buildings.

2016: €10.2 billion revenue // 64,500 employees // 1,600 business units // 51 countries.

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About Omexom

Omexom is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Power & Grid and brings together 12,000 experts in over 40 countries, with a turnover of €2 billion. Omexom delivers on the promise of the energy transition. From the design stage to maintenance, Omexom covers the full range of electricity infrastructure needs in generation, transmission and distribution right up to the consumer’s meter. Omexom is totally independent when it comes to promoting technological options. And with its expertise and in-depth knowledge of client processes, Omexom always chooses the best solutions to meet client expectations.

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