Rockwood Service Corporation Acquires Applied Inspection Limited
Posted: 2015-8-2
Rockwood Service Corporation Announces Acquisition of Applied Inspection
Limited
Rockwood Service Corporation, the global provider of non-destructive
testing (NDT), inspection and related services, has acquired Applied
Inspection Limited which was founded in 1984 and operates from four
laboratories in Burton, Chesterfield, Ossett, West Yorkshire – and Glasgow.
Applied Inspection Limited is a leading provider of NDT, materials testing and
training services across a range of industries in the United Kingdom.
"We are very pleased to welcome the entire Applied organization to the
Rockwood family," said Peter Scannell, Rockwood’s founder and president.
"The Applied team has deep technical expertise and a long-standing
commitment to delivering value-added NDT services with an emphasis on
quality, safety and productivity. We look forward to working with this high
calibre team to build upon the success realized to date."
Ted Peake will continue to oversee Applied as MD and Pat Slater will
continue to serve as Technical Director. Mr. Peake said: "We are very excited
to partner with Rockwood, a global leader in NDT. The values of Rockwood
and Applied are highly complementary. This partnership enables Applied to
further enhance its capabilities with respect to advanced methods,
innovative technologies and reporting to bring more value to our customers."
Premier M&A Services acted as financial advisor and hlw Keeble Hawson
acted as legal advisor to Applied in the transaction. McGuireWoods served
as legal advisor to Rockwood.
About Rockwood
Rockwood is one of the largest providers of non-destructive testing services
in the world with over 4,000 employees. Through its Acuren and Applied
subsidiaries, Rockwood provides a range of conventional and advanced
NDT, engineering, training and rope access enabled services delivered
through 80 offices in North America and Europe. Through its Sperry
subsidiary, Rockwood provides rail flaw detection services to railroads
across the world. NDT is the application of non-invasive technologies (such
as ultrasonic testing or radiography) to inspect the integrity and reliability of
industrial components, materials and structures.
Limited
Rockwood Service Corporation, the global provider of non-destructive
testing (NDT), inspection and related services, has acquired Applied
Inspection Limited which was founded in 1984 and operates from four
laboratories in Burton, Chesterfield, Ossett, West Yorkshire – and Glasgow.
Applied Inspection Limited is a leading provider of NDT, materials testing and
training services across a range of industries in the United Kingdom.
"We are very pleased to welcome the entire Applied organization to the
Rockwood family," said Peter Scannell, Rockwood’s founder and president.
"The Applied team has deep technical expertise and a long-standing
commitment to delivering value-added NDT services with an emphasis on
quality, safety and productivity. We look forward to working with this high
calibre team to build upon the success realized to date."
Ted Peake will continue to oversee Applied as MD and Pat Slater will
continue to serve as Technical Director. Mr. Peake said: "We are very excited
to partner with Rockwood, a global leader in NDT. The values of Rockwood
and Applied are highly complementary. This partnership enables Applied to
further enhance its capabilities with respect to advanced methods,
innovative technologies and reporting to bring more value to our customers."
Premier M&A Services acted as financial advisor and hlw Keeble Hawson
acted as legal advisor to Applied in the transaction. McGuireWoods served
as legal advisor to Rockwood.
About Rockwood
Rockwood is one of the largest providers of non-destructive testing services
in the world with over 4,000 employees. Through its Acuren and Applied
subsidiaries, Rockwood provides a range of conventional and advanced
NDT, engineering, training and rope access enabled services delivered
through 80 offices in North America and Europe. Through its Sperry
subsidiary, Rockwood provides rail flaw detection services to railroads
across the world. NDT is the application of non-invasive technologies (such
as ultrasonic testing or radiography) to inspect the integrity and reliability of
industrial components, materials and structures.
