Marston Holdings Acquires Vortex IoT Limited To Enhance End-To-End Air Quality And Decarbonization Offering

Marston Holdings, the United Kingdom’s renowned provider of integrated, technology-enabled transport solutions, has announced its acquisition of Vortex IoT Limited (Vortex), supplier of environmental sensors, networks and data solutions that support improved air quality and decarbonization initiatives.

Marston Holdings supports government, utilities and private sector clients through the delivery of market renowned integrated technology-enabled solutions, from design through to implementation, management and recovery. Marston’s clients include local authorities seeking to build environmental schemes that reduce congestion and pollution. 

Acquisition of Vortex (Vortex IoT Limited)

With the acquisition of Vortex, Marston will strengthen its offering by delivering complementary air quality and acoustic monitoring solutions that maximize awareness, identify pollution hotspots and improve public health. Air quality monitors and associated data and analytics are required to assess the success of policy in meeting clean air targets and Marston is excited to extend its technology offering to include these important and timely solutions. 

The acquisition of Vortex follows the 2019 acquisitions of Videalert, a supplier of intelligent traffic management solutions, ParkTrade, a Swedish-based European tolling payments solution and collections business, and LogicValley, an Indian-based AI-focused developer. 

Bolstering Marston’s transportation technology division

Vortex’s products further bolster Marston Holdings' transportation technology division

Vortex’s products further bolster Marston Holdings' transportation technology division, ensuring the company is best placed to meet the evolving needs of its client base.

Steve Callaghan, Chair of Marston Holdings, commented “Marston Holdings has been on a journey of enhancing technological capability and I'm delighted that Vortex IoT’s innovative solutions now form part of our end-to-end offering delivering cleaner, greener streets.”

Mark Hoskin, Chief Commercial Officer at Marston Holdings, stated “We have a long track record of successfully working in partnership with the public sector and this acquisition reflects client feedback seeking innovative, technology-enabled solutions.”

Driving the transition to a zero-carbon economy

Mark Hoskin adds, “COP26 demonstrated public support for driving the transition to a zero-carbon economy. We are pleased to further enhance our ability to support our clients and their residents, through cleaner, healthier and more people-friendly communities.”

Adrian Sutton, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vortex IoT Limited (Vortex), commented “Joining Marston Holdings accelerates our ability to deliver social value and environmental change for clients. We are delighted to collectively build on the existing relationships we have established as trusted partners to our clients.”