CCL takes stake in Norwegian engineering company

THE DANISH subsidiary of Yorkshire-based concrete engineering specialist CCL has acquired a share in Norwegian-based Thilt Holdings AS.

Skandinavisk Spændbeton has taken a 55% share in the specialist engineering company based in Aalesund.

The new company, to be known as CCL Buildings, will become a subsidiary of Spændbeton, and will service the Norwegian construction market in the design, supply and installation of CCL post-tensioned concrete slabs.

Founded in 1935, CCL’s has its headquarters and manufacturing base in Leeds is now one of the world’s leading pre-stressed concrete engineering specialists employing around 430 people worldwide.

The company pioneered the use of post-tensioned slabs within buildings, and it is the largest provider of pre-stressing solutions in building structures.

Well-known projects that CCL has been involved with in the UK include the award-winning Strata SE1 building in London’s Elephant & Castle, St George Wharf Tower, Vauxhall, London, the redevelopment of the British Museum, the tractable roof at Wimbledon’s Centre Court and Heathrow Terminal 5.

Guy Tabet, CEO of CCL, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Thilt Holdings to the CCL Group and look forward to a successful future together.

“This exciting venture will provide a dedicated and enhanced service to the Norwegian market.”