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Data Centre World 2025: From concept to connection, and beyond

It was a double-debut for BRUSH Group at this year’s Data Centre World, held 12-13 March at ExCel London, not only did the engineering solutions firm make their first-ever appearance as exhibitors, but it was also a first-time exhibition outing for CRYNO, the latest addition to the company’s product portfolio and the next-step in switchgear evolution.

Through its engineering solutions offering, the company brings together its extensive experience, engineering skills, and technical capabilities, to provide a wide range of solutions including bespoke design and build, authorising, consultancy, fully accredited ICP generation connections, as well as maintenance and retrofits to data centres and other high-voltage infrastructure projects .

Speaking of the show, Group Marketing Manager, Kellie Tillyer, said: “We are thrilled to be part of Data Centre World 2025, the event provides an opportunity to share with visitors the capabilities we have across our Group to deliver innovative, future-forward turnkey solutions that meet the needs of data centre projects of all sizes.”

Visitors to the stand were also able to meet with experts from BRUSH Transformers and BRUSH Switchgear and have the opportunity to see CRYNO, a 12kV fixed pattern, indoor, metal-enclosed, vacuum switchgear, in action. Boasting advanced vacuum switching technology, CRYNO is SF₆ free and has a modular design to suit the UK DNO market. Offering impressive space-saving, ease of installation and enhanced safety for operators, CRYNO has an ENA notice of conformity.

BRUSH acquires majority stake in Scottish engineering contractor McGowan Group

BRUSH Group has acquired a majority stake in Scottish infrastructure and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Group.

The deal sees the Aviemore based firm, who are a NERS accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), become a key part of BRUSH Engineering Solutions – a leader in turnkey solutions to the UK’s power distribution network.

Based in Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, McGowan employs around 60 people in three business units:

McGowan Infrastructure, specialist in cabling, ducting, pipework, substation and access infrastructure and accredited ICP within the public and private sectors.

McGowan Environmental, design and construction services with a focus on delivering projects which protect and enhance the natural environment.

Eco Cable Protect UK, supplier of exclusive and innovative cable protection and installation technology for the UK’s onshore energy and utility industries.

Ross McGowan, of McGowan Group who founded the business in 2009 and continues as Managing Director alongside the existing management team, said: “Becoming part of BRUSH Group is an exciting new chapter in our story and we’re looking forward to working with the team at BRUSH to apply our approach to working in the natural environment to a broader range of customers as we support the growth of the business across the UK.”

Nicolas Pitrat, CEO of BRUSH Group, said of the deal: “This is an exciting deal for both BRUSH and McGowan, creating significant growth opportunities both north and south of the border. There are strong synergies between our two businesses and McGowan’s impressive environmental credentials add a new dimension to our engineering capabilities. What’s more, their exclusive Eco Cable Protect business gives BRUSH customers a lower cost, lower carbon alternative protection system for cable and pipe laying projects across the UK.”

He continued: “2024 has been yet another year of transformation for BRUSH – one where we have made huge strides towards our vision of delivering complete turnkey solutions for our customers.  We are changing the landscape of the industry, redefining what it is to be an original equipment manufacturer; using our hard-earned experience, industry expertise, and drive for excellence to build a business fit for the future. As we move into 2025, we are in a stronger position than ever to deliver industry-leading products, services and solutions to support the UK’s energy transition.”

NEWS

BRUSH Group Committing To Net Zero By 2050

Committed to support industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development, we have pledged to increase the focus on the impact our activities have upon the environment by setting ambitious objectives to achieve our target of Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We are backing the industry climate commitment to NetZero by 2050 and are signatories of BEAMA’s NetZerobyDesign.

On signing this historic pledge BRUSH CEO Chris Abbot comments: “As BRUSH commences its journey under the new ownership of One Equity Partnership (OEP), this provides a great opportunity for BRUSH to enhance our focus on the impact our activities have upon the environment by setting ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

As part of our journey, we will implement a Sustainability Policy in 2021 and implement a supporting strategy in 2022 which will be applicable to all BRUSH businesses.  As part of the evolving BRUSH sustainability strategy, we will continue to identify and adapt relevant group business level targets to ensure we meet this ambitious goal.  “