MABBETT & Associates, the Glasgow-based EHSQ (environmental health safety and quality) consultant, has bolstered its business with the acquisition of Scottish counterpart JIG.

The deal boosts the consultant’s growth ambitions by adding to its expertise, resource base and service range. Managing director Derek McNab said JIG will be subsumed into Mabbett’s processing engineering division and add £250,000 of sales to its turnover.

JIG managing director Ian Corner has joined Mabbett under the deal, although his three JIG colleagues have decided to pursue other interests. Mabbett now has 37 staff.

Mabbett advises firms on EHSQ compliance and environmental sustainability, with clients in sectors such as oil and gas, manufacturing and Scotch whisky distilling. Mr McNab cited work in hydrology, ecology and environmental planning as growth areas.

He said: “JIG has a strong profile and long-established reputation for delivering intuitive and original solutions to support industrial facilities, developers and private individuals. Mr Corner is a highly respected and experienced environmental practitioner.”

Mr Corner noted that he is “delighted JIG shall merge with Mabbett to offer our combined client base a wider and more diverse service offering.”