Vinci has announced the rebranding of its UK testing and consultancy division.
Initivo Consultancy is the new name and brand for the former VINCI Technology Centre, and will continue to be a wholly owned subsidiary of VINCI Construction.
The aim of the change is to better reflect the range of clients across different sectors the division serves.
Formed in 2013, the division offers testing, engineering and consultancy services.
There will be no other changes to this specialist entity, and nor are services provided by Initivo which are rooted in the status of the business as a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory.
The name change was filed on 2 January 2025 and formally takes effect today (3 March).
Initivo Consultancy managing director, Emma Kent, said: “This is an exciting change for our team at Leighton Buzzard.
We are evolving to meet our customer needs and the new name, Initivo, reflects that.
“Whether it is in nuclear, aerospace, rail, road or built structures, we can build and test anything. What we do is not defined by technology.
“We collaborate with client teams to provide practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
“What’s more, everything we do is underpinned by our consultancy capability: developing creative solutions to deliver the outcomes you need across a range of sectors.”
This follows the acquisition of family-run firm FM Conway by VINCI, which it expects to help continue to boost total revenue and earnings.
In its latest results, VINCI posted increased turnover and profit in its latest annual results for 2024, with a 4.0 per cent boost in revenue to £59.7 billion (€71.6 billion) compared to £57.4 billion (€68.8 billion) in 2023.
Was this interesting? Try: McGoff Construction appoints two new directors
If you have a tip or story idea that fits with our publication, please contact the news reporter/editor
Get industry news in 5 minutes!
A daily email that makes industry news enjoyable. It’s completely free.
