Applus RTD strengthens its strategic position with the takeover of Vantage NDT
16/07/2007
Applus RTD, which specialises in non-destructive testing and inspections, has taken over the Dutch company Vantage NDT. Applus RTD is a division of Applus+, the leading Spanish multinational in certification and technological services chaired by Ernesto Mata. Vantage NDT also specialises in the field of inspection and NDT in the petrochemical and energy sector, in the sphere of drinking water production and distribution, in which it has widespread experience. This takeover fits in with Applus RTD's growth strategy, which is aimed at strengthening its position as market leader.The company Vantage NDT, which has offices in Holland and Japan, provides innovative NDT services and develops new instrumentation for them – which is Applus RTD's speciality. Vantage NDT is dedicated above all to tests on distribution pipes and gas pipelines, and its clients therefore include the main companies from the petrochemical and electricity sector, as well as companies from the public sector.
The founder and director of Vantage NDT, Tjibbe Bouma, will now hold the position of Business Unit Manager Asia within Applus RTD, to lead the expansion of the company within the water infrastructure sector.
In April 2006, Applus+ acquired 100% of the Dutch Group Röntgen Technische Dienst (RTD), the European leader in petrochemical sector inspections, for 193 million euros.
Applus RTD has offices in Europe, Africa, Asia and America, and its business is focused on the inspection and maintenance of industrial facilities. It performs non-destructive tests and inspections to secure the quality and integrity of technical facilities.
