Who We Are
About Cogent Environmental
Cogent Environmental is a global provider of state-of-the-art environmental and process monitoring products, technologies and services.
Cogent Environmetal provides clients with accurate and timely information concerning potentially harmful materials; enabling effective control and protection of people; assets and the environment; compliance with the highest levels of environmental regulation whilst achieving improved business productivity and performance.
The company’s key products, OVA and PDV, are used for monitoring heavy metals in over 20 countries.
Key Market Sectors
- Natural resources and Energy
Mining, Energy and Agriculture Sectors - Industrials and Manufacturers
Metal Processors, Automobiles, Coatings, Pharma and Food - Public and Private Utilities
Water Services, Hospitals, Education and Hospitality Venues - Specifiers and Regulators
Government Agencies, Planning Agencies and Developers
Cogent Environmental supports clients directly and through a network of international distributors offering:
- development of bespoke monitoring and alert systems
- global product and technical support
Cogent Environmental is owned by a consortium of employees backed by private equity investor, Sultan Scientific Ltd.
The management team, led by CEO Chris Welsh, has a proven track record of successfully introducing innovative environmental monitoring products and building global brands.
The Board comprises:
Chairman
Sir John Banham (Chairman of Johnson Matthey)
Chief Executive
Chris Welsh (Formerly MD Lab21 Environmental,
Regional Director Hydrolab Inc and MD of RTM Group)
Finance Director
Nigel Medhurst (ex HSBC & KPMG)
Non Executive Director
Dr Mike Hudson (CEO Sultan
Scientific)




