On 1st August, Solent Engineering (SE) joined Blaker, an engineering company based near Billingshurst in West Sussex, marking a significant milestone in enhancing marine industry support and expanding SE’s capabilities.

In addition to their existing expertise, Blaker is part of a group that manufactures metal recycling equipment (www.blakertech.com) and undertakes repairs to existing recycling equipment, while also undertaking repair works across other sectors including transport, where they are well-regarded for repairing HGV drive and steer axles (www.blaker.co.uk)

SE has built a strong reputation for providing essential support to the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Ireland fishing fleets. Founder David Middleton expressed optimism about the acquisition: “Joining forces with Blaker represents a pivotal moment for SE. We are excited to integrate our expertise and customer relationships into Blaker’s operations, leveraging their longstanding reputation and resources.”

Robin Plater, Commercial Manager at Blaker, commented on the strategic alignment: “We warmly welcome David Middleton and SE into the Blaker family. SE’s established presence in the marine sector and commitment to excellence perfectly complement our mission to deliver innovative solutions. This acquisition strengthens our position in the marine engineering landscape, enabling us to offer enhanced services and expand our market reach.”

The acquisition underscores SE’s dedication to advancing marine engineering solutions while preserving its legacy of excellence. Moving forward, the combined efforts of SE and Blaker promise to set new standards in the industry, building upon over a century of collective engineering experience.