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CIVIL engineering product manufacturer Wrekin, alongside its subdivision Geoworks, has recorded significant growth despite a punishing year for the overall construction market.
As UK housebuilding declined by around 8% against a backdrop of high interest rates and inflation, Wrekin’s turnover grew by 12%. This growth was underlined by a series of major deals with utilities companies, as new and renewed frameworks were secured with BT, Severn Trent Water and Thames Water. The Lichfield-based business’ turnover from its water, telecoms and energy offerings grew markedly.
Simon Turner, managing director at Wrekin, said: “In the past year we’re proud to have bucked the trend despite an overall market decline, so we’re entering 2026 with a real sense of momentum.
“We’ve been able to improve our service levels, and the systems upon which our business runs are stronger than ever. Most importantly, while we have grown, we have kept to our priorities of leading the market in quality, safety and sustainability. We’re confident in the depth of our technical expertise and experience, and well-chosen additions to our team last year have only bolstered our ability to support customers in the future.”
