Europe | March 17, 2025

Ipsum acquires Matrix Power

Ipsum is expanding in the northeast with the newest acquisition.

 

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UK, Manchester: Specialist engineering services provider Ipsum has announced its acquisition of Middlesborough-based business, Matrix Power, expanding its power business in the northeast of England.

Matrix Power has a dedicated team of commissioning engineers, field technicians, cable jointers and cable installers that will build on Ipsum’s existing expertise in the region.

The acquisition will build on existing capabilities in high voltage electrical power systems including design, equipment installation, cable installation and jointing, commissioning, preventative maintenance and 24/7 emergency call out and repairs.

Matrix also brings nationally recognised, specialist expertise in the design, installation and commissioning of DC and light rail traction power systems, adding to Ipsum’s already extensive portfolio of clients across many market segments.

Andrew Cowan, CEO at Ipsum, said: “The addition of Matrix Power’s expertise will allow us to expand our existing footprint in the northeast and broaden our availability across the north of England and Scotland. We look forward to bringing Matrix Power into the Ipsum fold.”

Neil Guest, CEO at Matrix Power, said: “We have been working closely with Ipsum to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible for our customers. Becoming part of Ipsum will allow our customers to tap into a whole host of extensive power capabilities, alongside that they have already had access to via Matrix Power.”

Ipsum is a provider of engineering services in the power, water, infrastructure and telecoms sectors optimising asset performance and network resilience. Using data-driven, no-dig, and trenchless technologies, it ensures faster, greener, cost-effective solutions. The company also provides in-house training for electrical, mechanical, and health & safety in the Power sector.

Source: Ipsum