Multidisciplinary forensic and technical consultancy Halliwell has strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the acquisition of ExcelPlas, Australia's leading polymer specialist.
The addition of ExcelPlas expands the existing suite of specialist services offered by Halliwell APAC, which works with insurers, reinsurers, brokers and legal firms across risk determination, loss investigation, restoration and litigation support.
Founded in 1994 by Dr John Scheirs in Melbourne, ExcelPlas brings a team of 14 specialists delivering a sophisticated combination of expert consultancy and technical analysis, underpinned by an ISO/NATA-certified laboratory. The company specialises in polymer materials, including plastics, rubbers, adhesives, sealants, coatings and composites.
ExcelPlas' expertise spans high-stakes investigative matters, including failure diagnosis, performance assessment, remaining asset life evaluation and routine testing programmes. The company delivers a rare combination of advanced analytical equipment and deep technical expertise that serves both regional and global markets.
Following the acquisition, ExcelPlas will continue to operate under its existing brand, led by its founding director, Dr Scheirs, with a view to transitioning to the Halliwell brand in due course.
The ExcelPlas acquisition continues a period of expansion for Halliwell in APAC, following the acquisitions of IMPARTA Engineers and du Chateau Chun in Australia last year, as well as the launch of Halliwell's services in Malaysia through the opening of a new office in Kuala Lumpur.
Across the region, Halliwell offers expertise in forensic and engineering science, construction advisory services, fire science research, fire failure origin and cause analysis, passive fire protection, building code services, building surveying, quantity surveying, industrial hygiene and restoration services.