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Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Rocscience Acquires Rockfield: Strengthening Market Leadership in Engineering Software Solutions
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocscience, a global leader in geotechnical software solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rockfield, a UK-based company renowned for its advanced numerical modelling software and services in the Energy and Mining industries. This strategic acquisition combines over three decades of expertise from both companies, enhancing Rocscience's capability to deliver innovative computational solutions across multiple complex engineering sectors. Rockfield, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Swansea, UK, has built a strong reputation as a developer of cutting-edge finite element and discrete element analysis software, trusted by major industry players such as BP, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, and Total. With its experienced team of specialists and an established presence in both the UK and the US, Rockfield brings an impressive track record of collaborative research, technical excellence, and industry-leading software product, ELFEN and its numerous modules. John Cain, CEO of Rockfield, will continue to lead the Rockfield team as part of Rocscience, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing commitment to client support and innovation. 'Joining forces with Rocscience offers an exciting opportunity to expand our reach and enhance our software capabilities, delivering even greater value and advanced solutions to our customers worldwide,' said John Cain. 'This acquisition reinforces Rocscience's unwavering commitment to driving innovation and technological advancement in engineering simulation and analysis,' said Thamer Yacoub. 'By combining the strengths of Rocscience and Rockfield, we are creating powerful synergies that will deliver enhanced value to our clients across the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Together, we will continue to pioneer cutting-edge methodologies and solutions that address complex engineering challenges with creativity, integrity, and reliability.' About Rocscience Rocscience is a global leader in user-friendly geotechnical software, delivering innovative and comprehensive modeling solutions for rock and soil analysis. With a strong commitment to customer support and product development, Rocscience serves thousands of users worldwide. About Rockfield Established in 1985, Rockfield is an independent UK company specializing in market-leading engineering software and consultancy services for the energy, nuclear, and glass sectors. Their expertise in finite element and discrete element technology is trusted by a broad range of international blue-chip clients.
National Post
7 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Rocscience Acquires Rockfield: Strengthening Market Leadership in Engineering Software Solutions
Article content TORONTO — Rocscience, a global leader in geotechnical software solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rockfield, a UK-based company renowned for its advanced numerical modelling software and services in the Energy and Mining industries. This strategic acquisition combines over three decades of expertise from both companies, enhancing Rocscience's capability to deliver innovative computational solutions across multiple complex engineering sectors. Article content Rockfield, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Swansea, UK, has built a strong reputation as a developer of cutting-edge finite element and discrete element analysis software, trusted by major industry players such as BP, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, and Total. With its experienced team of specialists and an established presence in both the UK and the US, Rockfield brings an impressive track record of collaborative research, technical excellence, and industry-leading software product, ELFEN and its numerous modules. Article content John Cain, CEO of Rockfield, will continue to lead the Rockfield team as part of Rocscience, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing commitment to client support and innovation. 'Joining forces with Rocscience offers an exciting opportunity to expand our reach and enhance our software capabilities, delivering even greater value and advanced solutions to our customers worldwide,' said John Cain. Article content 'This acquisition reinforces Rocscience's unwavering commitment to driving innovation and technological advancement in engineering simulation and analysis,' said Thamer Yacoub. 'By combining the strengths of Rocscience and Rockfield, we are creating powerful synergies that will deliver enhanced value to our clients across the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Together, we will continue to pioneer cutting-edge methodologies and solutions that address complex engineering challenges with creativity, integrity, and reliability.' Article content About Rocscience Article content Rocscience is a global leader in user-friendly geotechnical software, delivering innovative and comprehensive modeling solutions for rock and soil analysis. With a strong commitment to customer support and product development, Rocscience serves thousands of users worldwide. Article content Established in 1985, Rockfield is an independent UK company specializing in market-leading engineering software and consultancy services for the energy, nuclear, and glass sectors. Their expertise in finite element and discrete element technology is trusted by a broad range of international blue-chip clients. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
The Sun
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
70s rock legend with Christmas No 1 hit critically ill in hospital with brain damage after suffering cardiac arrest
VETERAN rock star Dave Edmunds is critically ill after suffering a cardiac arrest. The 81-year-old, who had a 1970 Xmas No1 hit with I Hear You Knocking, is said to have died before being revived. 1 His wife of 40 years, Cici, said: 'He died in my arms while I desperately tried to keep him alive.' She said a nurse performed 'heavy CPR' on him at their home in Rockfield, Monmouthshire. Cici said the nurse was "pumping away really hard performing heavy CPR" but told her 'Cici I'm gonna stop. Dave is gone. He is dead." Cici said she "refused to give up" Edmunds was taken to hospital where doctors intubated him. She said: "I'm still in shock and I believe I have PTSD from the horrific experience. "My brilliant talented funny and special Dave could really use as many peoples prayers and good wishes so to speak. The Cardiff-born rocker is now in hospital with brain damage and severe memory loss. He formed Love Sculpture before going solo and has worked with stars including Sir Paul McCartney and Nick Lowe.
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Heartbreak for Kerry co-driver Shane Buckley as title bid suffers big set-back in Sligo
Rockfield co-driver Shane Buckley's bid for this year's Triton Showers Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship took a massive blow on Sunday when he crashed out of the Sligo Stages Rally on the final stage.
