About
[SAFE-LANE] noun / seɪf-leɪn /
Definition:
- Established global leader, countering explosive & hazardous material threats and security risks.
- Experts in the clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war – on land and in water.
- A lane that is clear of all mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Established in 1989, originally under the brand name MINECLEAR, SafeLane Global was one of the first private companies to be involved in mine action in the international arena.
Following strategic mergers and acquisitions, the company was restructured and rebranded in 2018.
SafeLane Global’s mission is enabling the safe and sustainable realisation of its commercial, governmental and humanitarian clients’ ambitions and aspirations.
Its expert services span entire project life cycles and are focused on mitigating explosive and hazardous material threats, countering security risks and enhancing land and marine environments globally.
Whether its clients operate on land or in water, in conflict zones or peaceful nations, for profit or humanitarian purpose, SafeLane is their end-to-end solutions provider delivering expert and trustworthy operational, consultancy and training services.
Timeline
1989
Mineclear
A remote site medical and safety company Exploration Logistics became one of the first private companies to be involved in mine action in the international arena under the brand Mineclear.
1991
BACTEC International
BACTEC International became the market leader in UK unexploded ordnance risk mitigation – on land and in water - by providing a comprehensive range of expert in-house services.
1991
Heinrich Luthe
Established near Berlin, Heinrich Luthe focused on area clearance. The company’s founder had personal experience defusing over 200 large-calibre US and British aerial bombs from World War II.
1991
BB-Barth
Bautaucherei und Bergungsbetrieb Barth GmbH was established to provide offshore, inshore and nearshore services including hydraulic engineering services, technical diving work, and the recovery of explosive ordnance.
1993
GRV founded
Gesellschaft zur Rekultivierung und Verwertung von Liegenschaften mbH (GRV) was a nationally owned company dealing with large-scale search, location and clearance of mines and ammunition as well as decontamination, disposal and remediation of military and other contaminated sites.
1993
Mine-Tech Zimbabwe
Mine-Tech was created in Zimbabwe by former members of the military. It focused on area clearance work internationally.
2001
MineTech International
Both Mineclear and Mine-Tech grew in size, expertise and reputation and worked together on several projects. The synergy of the two companies led to a merger, which created MineTech International as a part of Exploration Logistics.
2004
GRV and Heinrich Luthe
Merger of GRV and Heinrich Luthe. GRV Luthe continued clearance operations in Germany, and focused on complex remediation and decontamination services as well as environmental engineering.
2012
Perusa purchase
International private equity firm Perusa establishes Dynasafe Area Clearance Group as part of Dynasafe International AB.
2013
Dynasafe
Dynasafe MineTech, Dynasafe BACTEC, Dynasafe Kampfmittelräumung and Dynasafe Marine Services make up the services companies of Dynasafe Area Clearance Group and begin working closely together.
2017
Solix purchase of Dynasafe
Perusa sells Dynasafe International AB to international investment company Solix
2018
SafeLane Global launches
Dynasafe restructures the group; the Service and Product divisions separate to enable each to innovate with greater speed, efficiency and capability for their respective clients. The area clearance Service division is rebranded and SafeLane Global launches on 1st October.
2019
WB+AD Morgan joins SafeLane Global
SafeLane completed the purchase of WB+AD Morgan, a market-leading British water borehole and well drilling company. The alignment of the two companies means an extension of assets and personnel, resources and equipment which is advantageous to clients of both WB+AD Morgan and SafeLane Global.
2020
SafeLane Global wins Queen’s Award
SafeLane Global wins the Queen's Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short-Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years.
2022
Raeburn acquisition
After friendly negotiations, SafeLane Global acquired five company members of the Raeburn family of businesses.
2022
Rebranding Germany
On December 1st SafeLane rebranded its German company to SafeLane Deutschland. The change is to support ambitious growth plans and advance an ongoing, intensive recruitment drive.
SafeLane Global board members
Bernard O'Sullivan is SafeLane Global's Chief Financial Officer having joined the team in 2022.
Bernard O’Sullivan
CFO
Jørgen Peter Rasmussen leads and builds winning organisations.
Jørgen Peter Rasmussen
Non-executive director
Helle was Prime Minister of Denmark and now brings her unrivalled political and humanitarian experience to the board.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Non-executive director
Chairman of the board Alastair was a commissioned officer in the Scots Guards and Special Air Service.
Alastair Morrison OBE MC
Chairman of the board
Rob Hunter is CEO; he is leading the SafeLane family's global operations.
Rob Hunter
CEO
Johan is a highly experienced business leader.
Johan Cervin
Non-executive director
Accreditation
SafeLane Global adheres to stringent health, safety, quality and environment (HSQE) operating procedures and is ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 accredited.
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Differentiators
Agile, Flexible & Responsive Approach
Industry-Leading Team & Training
Unrivalled Professional Standards
Experience
Bernard O’Sullivan
Bernard O'Sullivan is SafeLane Global's Chief Financial Officer having joined the team in 2022
Jørgen Peter Rasmussen
Senior industry adviser Jørgen Peter Rasmussen possesses extensive operational and senior management experience. He leads and builds services companies, energises organisations, develops new business models and mentors the best senior staff.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Helle Thorning-Schmidt was formerly the Prime Minister of Denmark, and leader of the Danish Social Democrats. After retiring from politics, Helle became Chief Executive of Save the Children. She has now left that role and brings her unrivalled political and humanitarian experience to the board of SafeLane whilst continuing to fight for the rights of children and the empowerment of women.
Alastair Morrison OBE MC
Alastair Morrison was a non-executive director of the Chelsea Group, chairman and non-executive director of Kroll Security International, Exploration Logistics and Erinys Holdings.
He was the founder of Defence Systems Ltd, and prior to his commercial career Alastair was a commissioned officer in the Scots Guards and Special Air Service.
He took over as chairman of the SafeLane board in September 2020.Rob Hunter
Rob Hunter joined SafeLane Global in 2016 as finance director, before becoming CFO in 2017. Rob was responsible for the company’s finances, and for compliance across the business before becoming CEO. Prior to his appointment, Rob was group finance director for a multinational recruitment company. During his career, Rob has been instrumental in the acquisition and successful integration of multiple businesses. Working with private equity and external funders he also has extensive business refinancing experience. Previous employers include Wyevale Garden Centres, HP Bulmer and Xerox.
Johan Cervin
Johan Cervin is the co-founder and COO of investment company Solix. Previously he was co-founder and partner of Altor, and a partner in the mergers, acquisitions and buyouts division of Vinge.