Hydrogen Safe, the training specialist delivering courses, qualifications and bespoke e-modules in hydrogen safety, has announced that it has been acquired by IACS, the leading inspection, engineering, and testing consultancy specialising in pipelines.
Since its launch in 2023, Hydrogen Safe has established its position within the market, working with education providers and private companies that are addressing the skills gap as businesses transition to clean energy.
With a shared ambition to support the UK infrastructure as the country moves towards achieving Net Zero, the acquisition provides Hydrogen Safe with access to the talent, network and credibility that comes with an organisation that has a strong reputation and more than 25 years within the industry.
Director of IACS, Laura Hewitt, comments: “We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of Hydrogen Safe. The company has established itself as a credible supplier of specialist training to both the public and private sector.
“Having worked alongside the business since its launch, it made sense for us to cement the relationship and build stronger alliances as we both work towards setting the infrastructure that will support businesses as we transition to clean energy.
“We very much see this as the next phase in Hydrogen Safe’s journey and look forward to building the relationships we have, while extending our network, allowing us to deliver the training companies need to equip their workforce for the future.”
Director of Partnerships at Hydrogen Safe, Elizabeth Simon, comments: “This is such an exciting time for Hydrogen Safe. Not only are we joining an established and successful business, but we also gain direct access into the hydrogen value chain, backed by a strong and respected industry player. This positions us as a dedicated skills and training provider, to play a leading role in the growing clean energy economy.
“With access to a much wider network, we’ll be able to deliver our specialist training to more businesses and educators than ever before - nationally and internationally. This marks the next phase in our journey, and we’re ready to scale up. We have ambitious plans for growth and innovation, and
we hope our customers, stakeholders, and the wider business community will join us in celebrating this important milestone.”
Members of Hydrogen UK; the Hydrogen Energy Association; Hydrogen South West; and the Net Zero Skills Advisory Board, as well as being a corporate partner of the Greater Manchester Mayors Charity, Hydrogen Safe works with businesses, education providers and individuals to develop and provide tailored solutions that align with their training needs. For more information, please visit: www.hydrogen-safe.org and for regular updates follow: @Hydrogen Safe on LinkedIn.
