Established in 1987, APEM Group has evolved with the formation of APEM Inc and the 2021 acquisition of Woodrow, followed by AQUAFACT and GoBe in 2022, and Macro Works, NASH Maritime and Aspect Ecology in 2023, and Biosis and Attexo in 2024.

We provide a range of services to clients including our world leading digital aerial wildlife surveys, environmental impact assessments, marine, water & terrestrial ecology, geospatial insights, shipping and navigational risk assessments and landscape visualisation.

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Building the right team

People are the heart of APEM Ltd and form one of the building blocks of our strategic plan. For us, employing and retaining the best technical experts, consultants and business support team is central to our success.

We strive to be our best. To develop and grow as a company we treat everyone respectfully as an accountable individual.

Positive, enthusiastic and forward-thinking, we treat each other fairly, with positivity and integrity, regardless of role or position.

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From 1987 to the present day, discover the journey APEM Ltd has taken and our achievements along the way.

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APEM Ltd is founded by Dr Keith Hendry, as a campus start-up company in Manchester University

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Took possession of the keys to our purpose-built head office and laboratory in Stockport

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APEM Ltd joins NMBAQC scheme (NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control)

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APEM Ltd commences the world’s largest ever offshore digital aerial survey for birds, marine mammals, turtles and fish off the east coast of the US

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APEM Ltd celebrates its 30th birthday

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Named ‘Consultancy of the year’ at the Water Industry Awards

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WestBridge backs the management buyout of APEM Ltd

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Vineyard Wind and APEM Ltd commence the second year of surveys off the coast of Massachusetts

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APEM Ltd announce first acquisition and Woodrow join the family

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APEM Group announce their second acquisition – AQUAFACT join the family

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In June, GoBe Consultants join the APEM Group as our third acquisition

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APEM Group announce their fourth acquisition - Macro Works join the family

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APEM Group announce their fifth acquisition - NASH Maritime join the family

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APEM Group expands terrestrial ecology capabilities with sixth acquisition

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APEM Group significantly expands Australian footprint with seventh acquisition

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Further Australian expansion for APEM Group as Attexo joins group

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Take a moment to meet some members of the APEM Ltd family and also get a feel for life at APEM Group by visiting our Careers Hub

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