Booth Welsh has transferred ownership of the company into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), securing the long-term future of the business and placing its people at the heart of its success.
The company, based in Irvine, Ayrshire was founded in 1989, and has grown to employ more than 300 people, serving clients throughout the UK and internationally.
CEO Martin Welsh and the leadership team will all remain in their existing roles. The company says the move to employee ownership will secure the long-term future of the business and help attract and retain the best staff.
Martin commented:
“Employee ownership is something we’ve been planning for some time. Our people have always been at the centre of Booth Welsh’s success. Today’s announcement not only safeguards the long-term future of the company but also ensures that every individual within the business has a stake in our growth. This is about protecting our strong culture, building resilience and creating a positive future together.”
Mark Lee, Booth Welsh Quantity Surveyor has been appointed as a Trustee Director on the EOT. The Trust will see that the company always operates in the best interests of the employees.
Mark says:
“The move of Booth Welsh into an Employee Ownership Trust model is an exciting time for both current and future employees. The EOT model ensures that our values will be
recognised, and that we will have a shared purpose in shaping the company’s future from which we will ultimately benefit in its success. Importantly, this move secures a commitment to the long-term future of Booth Welsh within Ayrshire, whilst continuing to have a positive impact on the wider community.”
Clients, partners, contractors, and suppliers can expect business as usual, with the additional reassurance that Booth Welsh’s independence and employee-focused model will help strengthen relationships, foster innovation, and deliver lasting value.
For further information on the EOT and what it means for Booth Welsh, you can find an FAQs outline here: EOT FAQs | Booth Welsh Integrated Engineering Company UK. If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected] or contact you dedicated Booth Welsh project lead directly.
The announcement reinforces Booth Welsh’s commitment to growth, innovation, and collaboration, and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the company.
For any media enquiries please contact:
Aimee Doole – People Brand & Culture Director
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Note to Editors:
- Booth Welsh was founded in 1989 by John Welsh in Stevenston, Ayrshire. The business now employs more than 300 people and operates across key sectors including Life & Chemical Sciences, Food & Beverage, Energy & Defence, and Utilities. Headquartered in Irvine, Ayrshire, Booth Welsh is a purpose-driven engineering technology company.
- Revenues for the year to June 2025 were £27.5m, the highest in the company’s history and a 12% uplift on 2024.