Global risk management specialists become Burton Chamber patrons

The SOCOTEC Group - a global leader of risk management and Testing Inspection Certification (TIC) services – has become the latest patron of the Burton & District Chamber of Commerce.

Headquartered in Burton-upon-Trent for its UK and Ireland operations, SOCOTEC employs 14,000 people across 27 countries and holds more than 250 external accreditations.

The group is ranked number one for geotechnical services and construction quality control in both the UK and Italy.

With a legacy spanning over 70 years, SOCOTEC is a major player in the construction and infrastructure sectors across Europe and the United States.

The firm supports public and private clients throughout the life cycle of their buildings and infrastructure, offering services that strengthen safety, compliance and sustainability.

Richard Brooks, head of Burton & District Chamber of Commerce, said: I’m delighted to welcome SOCOTEC as a new local patron of the Burton & District Chamber of Commerce.

“As a major employer and national company with their HQ in Burton, SOCOTEC brings both reach and depth to our network.

“Their support for local business and skills is clear, and they’re set to become a key voice within our membership."

Matthew Marriott, CEO of SOCOTEC UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be joining the Burton & District Chamber of Commerce as a Patron.

“With SOCOTEC’s UK and Ireland headquarters being based in Burton-upon-Trent, the region and our surrounding communities have always been of great importance to us – especially with so many of our employees being local to the area – this is the latest step in our commitment to growing the services we provide from our Bretby base.

“We are looking forward to engaging with Burton & District Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce in the near future, closely working together to help boost the local economies and take part in valuable networking opportunities with fellow business professionals.”

SOCOTEC’s services range from technical control – its historical area of expertise – to technical consulting and risk management across buildings, infrastructure and industrial facilities.

In 2024, SOCOTEC reported consolidated revenues of €1.6 billion, with 50% of this generated outside France, and serves more than 250,000 clients globally.

 Pictured from left to right: David Gough, Matthew Marriot, Lisa Massey, and Richard Brooks