Harrogate-based engineering firm Synthotech is set to double the size of its engineering team by the end of 2025, in response to growing demand for its pipeline inspection and leak detection technologies worldwide.
The company currently employs six engineers and plans to increase that number to 12 this year. The move follows a year of strong growth, with turnover rising 17 per cent in 2024, doubling its robotic contract service and tripling orders from Australia.
Mark Tindley, managing director of Synthotech, said: “Our recent advancements in robotics and leak detection technology are helping utility companies operate more efficiently and reduce the impact of repairs on the public.
“We are seeing a significant rise in demand across gas and electricity infrastructure. Network operators are under pressure to modernise ageing systems, reduce carbon emissions and reduce customer disruption. Our technologies are designed to do just that by supporting faster, safer and more sustainable maintenance.”
The team expansion follows Synthotech’s investment in a new water technology hub in North Yorkshire, which created eight new roles. The company recently secured £7.3 million in funding to develop its water and multi-utility inspection technologies further.
Synthotech, along with its research division Synovate, is leading projects funded by Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge, as well as the development of SynthoCAM H2O, an inspection system designed to check live drinking water pipelines without interrupting supply.
Looking ahead, the company anticipates further growth of around 40 per cent in 2025. Mr Tindley said: “We’ve put innovation at the heart of our business, and new technology is helping us solve our customers' big challenges.” He pointed to the growing influence of Industry 5.0 and industrial artificial intelligence as shaping the future of utility maintenance.
