Governance
At Booth Welsh, the safety of our people is our number one priority. Our ‘safe pair of hands’ approach has consistently delivered outstanding safety performance. However, we can never afford to become complacent.
Good Catch
Our goal is to identify and address issues before they become problems, turning them into opportunities for improvement. By fostering a culture of vigilance and proactive engagement, we ensure a safer, more sustainable, and more innovative workplace.
Good Catch is more than just another campaign; it’s a mindset shift. It builds on our commitment to putting our employees at the centre, encouraging everyone to adopt a proactive rather than reactive approach.
Safety: Identify and report potential safety hazards before they cause harm.
Sustainability: Report environmental issues and contribute to our sustainability goals.
Improvement: Share ideas or suggestions for enhancing any part of our business.
Management Owned
Booth Welsh and our subsidiary iTech are now wholly owned by our existing management team. The MBO secures continuity for Booth Welsh and iTech staff, contractors as well as clients and suppliers who have enjoyed working closely with our UK based team for many years. The company aims to be a nimble and agile organisation, focusing on sustainability and digital engineering solutions. Booth Welsh remains headquartered in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Sustainability timeline – living our values
In revisiting our journey, we can examine the strategic pivots we’ve made in order to adapt to evolving market demands and consumer behaviours. Through this reflection, we can refine our approach and embrace our new framework, The 5 P’s of Purpose.
- 2025
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
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- 2022
- 2021
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- 2018
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- 2016
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- 2010
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- 1989
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Employee Ownership Trust
Booth Welsh transitions to an Employee Ownership Trust
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Digital Process Manufacturing Centre Opens
Official opening of the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre
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Launched Energy Monitoring
Launched Energy Monitoring as a service, after successful funding from Smart Manufacturi Data Hub
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Achieved Silver EcoVadis Sustainability rating
Achieved Silver EcoVadis Sustainability rating for the third time (previously 2016 and 2021)
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MBO
Successful completion of our Management Buyout. As of April 2023, the business is now fully owned by the senior leadership team and returns to its independent roots
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Carbon Accounts Accreditation
Booth Welsh joined the Net Zero Nation Accelerator program, obtaining carbon accounts, certification, and a robust carbon reduction plan.
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Environment 4.0
Booth Welsh launched Environment 4.0, a service offering that combines sustainability consultancy and digital technology to enhance business efficiencies and drive positive environmental contributions.
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iTech Acquisition
Booth Welsh welcomed iTech to the Booth Welsh family in October 2020.
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Fully Integrated Engineering
Booth Welsh is a fully integrated engineering services business.
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Award Wins
Booth Welsh award wins in 2019:
EIC National Awards – Winner of Digital
EIC National Awards – Winner of Optimisation
CeeD Awards – Winner of Chairman’s Award
SELECT Awards – Winner of Best Large Contractor
British Chamber of Commerce Awards – Regional winners of Best in Digital
British Chamber of Commerce Awards – Regional winners of Workplace Wellbeing -
Developing Digital Products
Booth Welsh started providing innovative solutions by utilising the latest digital technology increasing operational benefits.
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30 Years of Business
Booth Welsh celebrates 30 Years of Business.
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Engagement & Innovation
Booth Welsh started working on Staff Engagement developing a strong culture of innovation and started developing industry 4.0 solutions.
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Joined Clough
Business acquired for it’s Technology by Australian Engineering Business Clough and relocated our HQ, after 25 years, to New Irvine Facility.
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Resource Division
Going full circle Booth Welsh add a full time resources team.
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Process Engineering
We increase our portfolio by adding a Process ability and growing a Process Engineering Team and also had a management buyout.
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Project Management EPC
In 2001 as our projects increase in complexity, we add Project Management Capability.
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Engineering Services
In response to customer demand we add detail design to deliver Design & Build Projects.
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Control Systems
Digital Technology/ Remote I/O threatens to reduce our scope, we invest in Control Systems.
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Panel Building Added
In 1991 Booth Welsh diversified into two areas: 1 – Panel Building and 2 – Field Installation.
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Booth Welsh Associates
In April 1989, John Welsh set up Booth Welsh Associates providing I&E Teams to Projects.
Our 5P's of Purpose
Place
We believe in making a positive impact on the communities and environments where we work. Our aim is to contribute to the well-being and wealth of the communities we serve and leave a positive legacy in the places we operate.
Planet
We recognise the urgent need for environmental responsibility and are committed to building this into our strategy. Our aim is to operate in an environmentally sustainable way that supports a healthier planet for all.
Profit
We recgnise the importance of profitability in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our business. However, we also believe that this must be achieved responsibly, with a commitment to ethical and socially responsible business.
Product
Our services and future offerings are designed to be market-leading, while also supporting a sustainable future. We are committed to providing solutions that address the challenges facing our clients and the world around us.
People
As a services business, our success depends on investing in and developing the potential of everyone who works for us. We are committed to our employees to reach their full potential and achieve personal and professional growth.