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C-Kore has been acquired by Motive, a global leader in Rental and Testing, Inspection & Certification services for the subsea market.  

We will continue to be led within Motive by our existing Operations Director, Greg Smith and Sales and Marketing Director, Cynthia Pikaar, from our Yorkshire headquarters.

C-Kore’s Operations Director, Greg Smith, commented: “We’re thrilled to be joining the Motive team. Their global reach and strong market presence will bring our award-winning technology to a wider customer base and accelerate our move into new markets worldwide.”

“We’re incredibly proud of the innovative and sophisticated cost-saving technology the C-Kore team has delivered so far. Uniting with Motive allows us to build on our achievements while continuing to support our existing customers without interruption.”

Motive CEO, Dave Acton, comments: “C Kore’s ability to win and execute global projects through a single UK entity has been impressive. We see a real opportunity to scale the success already achieved by Greg, Cynthia and the wider team, whilst providing enhanced customer support, via Motive’s regional entities across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

“C-Kore’s proven, technology-led capabilities not only complement our subsea testing and inspection services by aligning with the developing requirements of our existing client base, but also underline our objective to provide integrated and highly transferable equipment, services and technology across the energy sector.”

Photo (from left to right): Declan Slattery (Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Motive), Greg Smith (Operations Director, C-Kore), Dave Acton (CEO, Motive).

We are pleased to announce that C-Kore is featured in the Ocean News & Technology (ON&T) Magazine.

The article discusses how easy it is to test subsea fibre optic systems using C-Kore’s Subsea OTDR, an automated testing tool simplifying the subsea testing process. The SOTDR is a small, battery-powered device that helps operators quickly find faults and prove the integrity of subsea fibre optic cable systems. It eliminated the need for specialized offshore personnel and does not require any external power, communication links, or ROV integration, making it easy to deploy even in remote offshore locations.

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C-Kore is pleased to announce its feature in the latest edition of International Oil & Gas Engineer magazine. The article highlights the evolving offshore oil and gas landscape, with a particular focus on the growing importance of decommissioning activities.

In this feature, C-Kore’s Sales and Marketing Director, Cynthia Pikaar, shares expert insights into how C-Kore’s technology supports subsea decommissioning operations. As many subsea assets approach or exceed their design life of 25-35 years, an increasing number of operators are required to decommission subsea wells and structures. Decommissioning is a complex and highly regulated process that demands reliable monitoring of well conditions throughout all phases of the operation. Pressure and temperature data are critical to ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection.

C-Kore’s subsea monitoring solutions enable operators to access and verify pressure and temperature sensor data directly at the subsea wellhead, even when the Subsea Control Module (SCM) is not present. This capability provides a practical and efficient method for monitoring well integrity during decommissioning, reducing operational risk while supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable offshore operations.

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C-Kore Systems is delighted to announce that we have been selected as finalists in the Technology Development category at the 2026 Subsea Expo Awards, hosted by the Global Underwater Hub (GUH).

The Subsea Expo Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who are driving innovation and excellence across the subsea industry. Being shortlisted for the Technology Development Award is a recognition of our team’s dedication to creating innovative subsea solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety in offshore operations.

Greg Smith, Operations Director at C-Kore said, “We are proud to see our technology recognized by GUH. A huge thank you to our incredible team who makes this possible. This shortlisting reflects our hard work, ingenuity and dedication to deliver reliable tools that make subsea operations safer and more efficient.”

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in Aberdeen, February 2026, where industry leaders will gather to celebrate innovation and success across the subsea sector.

We extend our thanks to our incredible team and partners who make achievements like this possible.

C-Kore is delighted to be featured in the latest edition of Subsea & Energy Brazil Magazine. The article highlights how C-Kore’s technology helps operators in Brazil ensure subsea asset integrity, simplifying testing while saving both time and cost.

Brazil’s offshore fields are extremely complex, with ultra-deepwater sites over 300 km from shore, operating continuously for 15-20 years. These conditions require fast, reliable subsea testing to maintain asset integrity and C-Kore’s technology is designed for these challenges. Brazil continues to be one of the most dynamic markets for C-Kore, and we are excited to support operators across South America with our innovative subsea testing solutions.

For enquiries related to Brazil or South America, please contact our Sales Manager for the region, Diego Baraldi (diego.baraldi@c-kore.com).

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C-Kore Systems is celebrating an exciting milestone with the deployment of their 1000th subsea testing tool, to Australia!  This significant achievement was marked by the mobilization of the C-Kore tools to an Australian offshore energy project for one of their key customers, Fugro.  Australia is one of C-Kore’s largest markets, where their tools are helping oil and gas operators save money by simplifying their subsea testing operations.

C-Kore’s subsea testing tools have quickly become a game changer in the offshore oil and gas industry, earning widespread recognition with both operators and contractors for their quick and accurate results.  The ease of use of the battery powered autonomous units means specialized offshore personnel are not required to accompany the units, equating to big cost savings on offshore testing campaign.

C-Kore tools have built a proven track record in the global subsea testing market, with successful deployments in over 130 subsea fields across more than 25 countries to support subsea campaigns, from umbilical installation monitoring to fault-finding and decommissioning.  C-Kore are incredibly proud to have received the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2024 and the Global Export Award 2025 from the Global Underwater Hub (GUH). These prestigious awards are a true reflection of  C-Kore’s global presence, and the trust operators place in C-Kore’s innovative technology.

Barry Walsh, Project Delivery Director from Fugro commented, “We are delighted to commemorate          C-Kore’s milestone of deploying their 1000th unit.  As frequent users of C-Kore’s subsea technology, we have consistently experienced its advantages firsthand.  Their units provide us with prompt and reliable data, and the ease of deployment and use makes our job that much easier”

Cynthia Pikaar, Sales and Marketing Director of C-Kore, commented further, “We are thrilled to have reached the deployment of our 1000th unit with Fugro, one of our most trusted and valued customers.  Having worked closely with Fugro on numerous subsea projects, we have seen firsthand how our tools simplify their testing operations, delivering accurate results quickly and efficiently.  This milestone, alongside our recent recognition with the 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and GUH’s Global Export Award, highlights not only our growing global presence but also the strong industry partnerships we continue to build.  We look forward to supporting Fugro and our other customers on future projects and further strengthening our collaboration as we deploy the next 1000 units.”

As C-Kore celebrates this significant milestone, the company remains focused on expanding its global reach, continuing to innovate, and delivering cutting-edge subsea testing solutions to operators worldwide.  With a proven track record and industry-leading technology, C-Kore is committed to helping customers simplify their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency for years to come.

For further information on C-Kore’s innovative subsea testing technology, please visit our website,            www.c-kore.com.

C-Kore Systems is proud to announce its win of the Global Export Award at Subsea Expo 2025, hosted by the Global Underwater Hub (GUH).  This prestigious recognition celebrates C-Kore’s exceptional success in expanding its presence across international subsea markets.

Known for simplifying subsea testing, C-Kore’s small, autonomous tools help Oil & Gas operators complete offshore campaigns more efficiently, reducing both time and cost in subsea intervention and installation projects.  With no requirement for specialist offshore personnel, the tools offer a safer, faster, and more efficient way to test electrical and optical systems subsea.

The Global Export Award recognizes companies that have delivered significant growth through consistent success in international markets.  C-Kore has demonstrated this by operating in over 130 different subsea fields across 25+ countries.  With close to 1,000 tool deployments, the company continues to lead with its customer-focused technology.

Cynthia Pikaar, Sales and Marketing Director at C-Kore, commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled to win the Global Export Award from GUH.  It’s a fantastic recognition of all the hard work the great C-Kore team puts into supporting customers around the world.  This builds on an incredible run for us, following the King’s Award for Enterprise last year and two previous Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.  It’s an exciting time with our 1,000th deployment just around the corner, the momentum is only growing!”

With continued investment in R&D and a passion for customer collaboration, C-Kore is poised to shape the future of subsea testing.  As global demand for efficient, reliable subsea testing solutions grows, the C-Kore team is eager to explore new markets, support more operators, and drive the industry forward with innovation at the core.

For further information on C-Kore’s innovative subsea testing technology, please visit our website,  www.c-kore.com.

Local entrepreneur Tim Overfield, the Chairman of both C-Kore Systems Ltd and Zetechtics Ltd, is delighted that both businesses have been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2024 in recognition of their contribution to International Trade.

This is not the first time the businesses have been awarded such an accolade, with Zetechtics receiving a Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation) in 2003, and C-Kore also receiving a Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation) in 2019 and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade in 2021 – which brings the total to 5, a fitting achievement for Tim as a key figure in bringing innovative solutions to the subsea industry worldwide for many decades.

Having lived in Ryedale since 1977, Tim worked for several local businesses and developed a deep understanding of the need to use innovation to assist the energy industry to work subsea.

Tim started Zetechtics Ltd in a rural location near Malton in 1993, designing and manufacturing subsea control equipment for the global offshore energy industry. Building on the success of the industry standard Jupiter Control Systems, Zetechtics offers a wide range of subsea control and subsea tooling solutions for high integrity applications across the subsea energy sector. This equipment ensures safe installation and continued maintenance of infrastructure for the offshore energy industry worldwide.

Tim’s industry knowledge led him, in 2007, to identify a gap in the subsea testing market. Tim committed to develop a small, stand-alone, measurement tool that could quickly and easily find faults in underwater electrical networks (which are capable of being used 3,000m underwater).  Still under the umbrella of Zetechtics, the C-Kore Cable Monitor took several years of development before it was ready to be used commercially, following which C-Kore Systems Ltd was formed in 2012 to launch this new product range.  C-Kore is now based at its own premises in a countryside location, south of York.

Zetechtics Ltd, King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth in overseas sales recognises 6 years of growth from 5% to 51% of overall sales over the period. The international trade grew by over 2,000%, with major markets being in Brazil and the Netherlands. After supplying the Brazilian market for over a decade, the continued growing demand for Zetechtics’ Jupiter products and services in South America led to Zetechtics do Brasil Ltda opening in Macaé, Brazil in 2022.

C-Kore’s King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade for Outstanding Short-Term Growth in overseas sales over 3 years recognises the 123% growth in overseas sales over the period (now making up 80% of the company’s turnover). With representatives in USA, Brazil and Nigeria, C-Kore has established new markets in South America and Africa, whilst increasing its sales to several other countries including Australia and the USA.

Tim commented, “I am delighted to be Chairman of two companies which are at the forefront of innovation and have an excellent worldwide reputation. This really is a team effort, with both Zetechtics and C-Kore staff, working tirelessly to understand their customers’ requirements, provide great service, and adapting to the needs of different markets. These awards recognise this, and our belief that being based rurally in North Yorkshire does not prevent a business from acting globally.”

C-Kore Systems Limited from Escrick, York have been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2024 due to their outstanding short-term growth in overseas sales over 3 years.  This is their third award in just over 5 years, having already received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation in 2019 and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade in 2021.

C-Kore has grown significantly since being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation in 2019.  With their exceptional service and great team, C-Kore has revolutionised the oil & gas industry. Their small, automated, stand-alone testing tools have been mobilised more than 800 times, assisting operators to maintain their underwater electrical networks.

Cynthia Pikaar, Director of Sales & Marketing for C-Kore commented “When we won our second award, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade in 2021, the business climate was very different.  The world was going through a global pandemic and, due to strict quarantine rules, moving offshore personnel around for subsea operations was extremely difficult.  Our customers really appreciated the benefits of our simple-to-use technology which negated the need for additional offshore personnel, whilst still having C-Kore technical support available remotely if required”.

Fast forward 3 years and the reputation of C-Kore’s patented testing tools has reached around the globe.  With the assistance of strategically placed in-country representatives, attending local exhibitions, 1-2-1 meetings either in person or via Teams, and word of mouth recommendations from happy customers,      C-Kore’s overseas sales have continued to grow resulting in 80% of C-Kore’s orders now coming from outside the UK.

As an organisation C-Kore is extremely proud of these achievements and is looking forward to continuing to serve the global subsea industry in the years to come.

C-Kore will receive their award shortly and later in the year will celebrate with other winners at a reception being held at Windsor Castle.