OFR Consultants has transitioned to an employee-ownership trust (EOT).

The independent fire engineering consultancy, with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, now has an controlling stake owned by employees.

It will also continue to operate an enterprise management incentive share option scheme, as management aim to ensure OFR’s long-term independence.

Every colleague is now a beneficiary of the trust, with their interests represented by employee representatives on the board.

Founder Sam Liptrott explained: “Evolving into a partly-owned EOT secures the best path forward for shareholders and staff.

“It safeguards our entrepreneurial spirit, guarantees independence, and ensures we keep delivering outstanding projects, while leading the fire engineering discipline.”

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