Minicam Acquires DCR Inspections Systems Ltd.

Minicam are pleased to announce the acquisition of DCR Inspection Systems Ltd., based in Pontyclun, Wales.

DCR has been a trusted UK rental, service, and distribution partner of Minicam since 2018, and this next step builds on a strong partnership rooted in shared values, complementary capabilities and a clear focus on customer service. By bringing DCR into the Minicam Group, Minicam is expanding its service capabilities and strengthening the range of solutions available to customers — from hire and rental through to service, technical support, and equipment ownership. The acquisition further enhances Minicam’s ability to keep customers operational, flexible and fully supported across the UK wastewater and drainage market.

“We’ve been a rental and service partner of Minicam since 2018, and we’re excited to take the next step in our partnership. It’s very much business as usual — the same products, the same team, and the same great service for the UK wastewater and drainage market.”

Dylan Bourton

Business Manager, DCR Inspection Systems

“This acquisition strengthens our offering in the UK and our ability to support our customers with their equipment needs, whether they're looking to purchase, rent or require service and repair to help them tackle the challenges of maintaining critical wastewater infrastructure. We're excited to welcome the DCR team to the Minicam Group and look forward to continuing to deliver a service first, customer led approach as we grow together.”

Stephen Harris

Managing Director, Minicam Group

About DCR

DCR Inspection Systems Ltd is a premier UK-based specialist in the sales, repair, and hire of drainage equipment, with the UK’s largest fleet of crawler and pushrod drain cameras. Based in South Wales, they provide advanced inspection tools, including crawler systems for pipes up to 2200mm, alongside repair services, nationwide delivery, and technical expertise.

For more information, visit https://www.draincamerarepairs.co.uk/

About Minicam Ltd

Minicam specialises in the manufacture and distribution of Pipeline Inspection Systems including Proteus™ Crawlers, SOLO PRO+™ and Minicam Hathorn Push Cameras and Reporting Software.

For nearly 30 years we have used our industry experience and customer feedback to continually innovate. We develop leading solutions for challenging environments, producing smart, user-friendly, durable, high-quality systems that keep our customers working.

We place a very strong emphasis on reliability and robustness, designing systems that are durable under both in-pipe conditions and during handling and that are efficiently serviced so that working time is maximised. We design and produce almost all components in-house, which ensures the highest levels of quality and the ability to meet our customers’ needs for fast delivery and response times, and are an ISO9001-certified company.

Minicam has been part of Halma Plc (LSE:HLMA) since 2017. Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies. It was named one of Britain’s Most Admired Companies in 2023 and provides innovative solutions to many of the key problems facing the world today.

For more information, visit www.minicam.co.uk.

About Minicam Group

The Minicam Group is a global manufacturer of inspection, cutting, and rehabilitation technologies for trenchless sewer and pipeline applications.

The Group’s portfolio includes advanced pipe inspection camera systems, robotic and mechanical cutters, lateral reinstatement tools, and UV‑ and LED‑based repair and rehabilitation technologies for municipal, industrial, and commercial infrastructure under the Minicam, Hathorn, Dancutter, and Sewertronics brands.

Alongside its technology offering, the Minicam Group places strong emphasis on service and customer support to provide maintenance, repairs, training, and technical assistance. With decades of engineering expertise and a customer-focused approach, the Minicam Group supports contractors and asset owners worldwide in maintaining and rehabilitating critical underground networks.

For more information, visit www.minicamgroup.com