Demand for infrastructure and energy capacity is expanding worldwide, placing greater emphasis on supply chains that can deliver quality, reliability and precision at scale.

The Cooper Turner Beck Group has developed its international reach to support this need, working across energy, construction and heavy industry with safety-critical fastening solutions.

The recent completion of CTB’s ownership transfer to Waterland marks the next stage in that journey, strengthening the business as it continues to expand alongside global infrastructure investment.

Scaling with Global Infrastructure Demand

Infrastructure investment is accelerating as governments and industry respond to the twin pressures of economic development and the energy transition.

Research suggests the world will require around $106 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2040, while the OECD estimates that approximately $6.9 trillion per year will be needed through to 2030 to meet climate and development objectives. At the same time, renewable energy deployment is expanding rapidly, with global capacity expected to increase by around 4,600 GW between 2025 and 2030.

As these projects move from planning to delivery, the need for strong engineering supply chains becomes increasingly important. Infrastructure sectors such as energy, construction and heavy industry depend on components that must meet strict technical and regulatory standards.

For suppliers of safety-critical components, the challenge is not simply scaling production, but doing so while maintaining the consistency, reliability and quality that complex infrastructure projects require.

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How CTB Supports Complex Infrastructure Markets

Cooper Turner Beck has spent recent years strengthening its ability to support complex infrastructure markets where dependability and engineering precision are essential.

Across energy, construction and heavy industry, safety-critical fastening solutions play a vital role in ensuring structural integrity and long-term performance. Meeting these requirements demands technical skill and the ability to deliver consistent quality across global supply chains.

CTB has developed this capability through a combination of engineering expertise, manufacturing capability and rigorous testing standards, enabling the business to support major infrastructure projects across international markets.

The partnership with Waterland represents the next stage in that development. With additional backing to support continued investment and expansion, CTB is well positioned to build on its existing strengths while maintaining the high standards expected by our customers.

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Why Waterland

As CTB continues to expand its international presence, partnering with the right long-term investor was an important step in supporting the company’s next phase of development.

Waterland has a strong track record of supporting industrial businesses through its buy-and-build approach, helping companies strengthen their capabilities and scale within growing markets. This strategy aligns closely with CTB’s long-term direction - continuing to build on its existing expertise while expanding its reach across global infrastructure sectors.

The partnership provides additional backing to support CTB’s continued investment in capability, sector expertise and international growth, while maintaining the standards of engineering quality and reliability that define safety-critical applications.

For CTB, the relationship with Waterland is not about changing the direction of the business, but about strengthening the foundations that have already been built and enabling the company to scale alongside the infrastructure markets it serves.

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What This Means for Customers and Partners

For customers and partners, the transition will not change the way CTB operates.

There are no changes to day-to-day operations - products, service standards and the customer experience remain exactly the same.

CTB will continue to deliver the dependable, high-quality safety-critical fastening solutions that customers rely on, supporting projects where engineering precision, compliance and reliability are essential.

The partnership with Waterland strengthens CTB’s ability to support customers over the long term, enabling continued investment in capability and international reach while maintaining the standards that define the company’s work.

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A Leadership Perspective

Reflecting on the transition and the opportunities ahead, CTB Group CEO Anthony Brown said:

“This transition reflects the strength of the platform we’ve built and the commitment of our people across the group. Waterland understands our markets, our ambitions and our culture. With their backing, we will accelerate our international expansion, strengthen our sector expertise and invest further in our capabilities - ensuring we continue to deliver the dependable, high-quality solutions our customers rely on.

Importantly, our focus stays the same: engineering excellence, strong partnerships and long-term value creation.”

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Looking Ahead

With the partnership now in place, CTB enters its next phase with a strong foundation and a clear strategic direction.

The focus will remain on strengthening the company’s capability, supporting its international development and continuing to serve the infrastructure sectors that rely on dependable, safety-critical components. As projects grow in scale and complexity, maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and reliability will remain central to CTB’s work.

The partnership with Waterland provides additional backing to support this long-term development while preserving the qualities that have defined CTB’s reputation: technical expertise, trusted partnerships and a commitment to delivering solutions that perform where it matters most.

As infrastructure investment continues to expand globally, the role of experienced engineering partners will only become more important. With a focus firmly on engineering excellence and dependable partnerships, CTB remains committed to supporting the projects and partners shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.

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