Engineering services firm Kent has acquired data center design and consulting firm Sudlows Consulting from Sudlows Group.
The companies announced this week that the deal has closed, but terms were not shared.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dubai, Sudlows Consulting is a data center design and engineering firm with offices in India, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. It has completed more than 100 projects across 20 countries.
“This is a defining moment for Sudlows Consulting,” said John Rippingale, CEO of Sudlows Consulting. “Over the past decade, we’ve built a reputation as leaders in data center engineering, and joining Kent provides us with the platform we need to reach our full potential. This partnership validates the work we’ve done and amplifies what we can achieve together. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
The companies said the deal will allow Sudlows Consulting to scale its business, broaden its global reach, and reinforce its leadership position in the sector.
John Gilley, CEO of Kent, added: “We are delighted to welcome Sudlows Consulting into the Kent family. Their expertise in the data center sector is second to none, and their entrepreneurial spirit aligns perfectly with our culture and vision. This acquisition is a significant step in our strategy to diversify into adjacent markets while maintaining our focus on excellence and innovation. Together, we can deliver game-changing solutions for clients around the world and unlock the full potential of this rapidly growing sector.”
Founded in 1919, Kent is a privately owned international integrated energy services partner backed by Nesma & Partners. It provides engineering services and project delivery solutions for the oil and gas, industrial, renewables, and low-carbon industries.
Exiting shareholders, led by John Collins, said: “The strategic fit between Kent and Sudlows Consulting will bring new waves of sustainable engineering excellence for many years to come. Sudlows Consulting’s strong and extremely talented team of professional data center engineers have the experience and expertise it takes to operate at the highest levels within the industry. This acquisition will allow Sudlows Group to continue to focus on its global design and build activities as a specialist MEP contractor for hyperscale customers.”
Sudlows Group was founded back in 1912. The company has been working in critical infrastructure for more than 25 years. The company has three core divisions; Critical Infrastructures, Enterprise Services, and Facilities Management.
