Management Acquisition 
of Coatings and NDT Training 
Specialist – Argyll Ruane

Nov 5, 2024 | Institute News

Argyll Ruane have recently announced a successful management acquisition, marking a significant milestone in the organisation, which is a world leader in Coatings and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Coatings training, examinations and NDT consultancy services.

Building on its strong brand and heritage, the company will reinstate its former name Argyll Ruane Limited (ARL), which it used from 1998 – 2016. Members of the management team, proudly led by Managing Director Bryan Ravenshear, bought the two trading entities IMechE Argyll Ruane and IMechE Fife NDT Limited, from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

The new owners, Bryan Ravenshear (Managing Director), Sally Taylor (Finance Business Partner) and Kristian Hampson (Group Technical Manager) are excited to advance the organisation’s legacy of success. Bryan Ravenshear, Managing Director, commented:
“Kristian, Sally and I have dedicated many years to working in various roles and departments within the organisation. We possess a deep understanding of its operations, the industries 
we engage with, and the clients we support, positioning us well for future success. With our team’s ongoing support, we firmly believe that Argyll Ruane Limited will continue to be a trusted partner in the NDT and Coatings industries and providing support to ICorr for many years to come.”

As the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) embraced a revised strategic direction, an extensive review was conducted of the enterprises within Professional Engineering Projects Limited, the Institution’s commercial arm. The goal was to ensure that these enterprises aligned with the Institution’s updated vision and strategic objectives and to assess whether the current ownership is conducive to fostering continued growth and success. The review concluded that, through having greater autonomy and adopting a more commercially focused ownership, IMechE Argyll Ruane (IAR) would be able to better leverage its strong market position and the many opportunities available 
operating as Argyll Ruane (ARL) globally. If you have any questions about the acquisition, please contact the team: 
enquiries@argyllruane.com

Contact Details:
Argyll Ruane Limited,
4 Europa View, Sheffield Business Park,
Sheffield, S9 1XH Tel: (+44) 114 399 5720
Source:argyllruane.com

Photo: New proud owners of Argyll Ruane Limited: Kristian Hampson 
(Group Technical Manager), Bryan Ravenshear, (Managing Director) and 
Sally Taylor (Finance Business Partner).

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