TPT September 2008

I ndustry N ews

Applus acquires leading US group for non-destructive testing

acquisition. “The accumulation of pipeline work in the US has led customers to look for vendors that can provide high-level services and the capability to complete big projects. Applus RTD has a strong reputation in the US offshore markets and the Canadian land-based market, where we are already market leader. The incorporation of a well-established local company, such as JanX, will allow us to increase our client base, responding in a positive way to their demands.” With over 70 years’ experience, Applus RTD has offices in more than 20 countries in all continents, employing over 2,000 workers. Its business is focused on NDT, inspection and integrity services to ensure the best production, quality, integrity and safety of installations. The Carlyle Group – UK Fax : +44 20 7894 1600 Email : rosanna.konarzewski@carlyle.com Website : www.carlyle.com

Applus, one of the ten largest international certification companies and a leading Spanish multinational in this area, has acquired the JanX Integrity Group, a US market leader in non-destructive testing and inspection (NDTI). JanX will be integrated in Applus RTD, one of the largest NDTI providers worldwide, thus strengthening its strategic position and increasing its service offering in the US. This acquisition will allow Applus to reach US revenues of US$100 million. It is the second acquisition since the Carlyle Group and a consortium led by Caixa Catalunya took over the majority of the company last November. Applus began 2008 with the purchase of MBI, one of the UK’s leading nondestructive testing companies. JanX is a leading NDT company in the US with a blue chip client base, including pipeline operators, refineries and chemical

plants and has more than 200 unionized employees. JanX’s headquarters are located in Parma, Michigan, with 14 supporting offices throughout the US. JanX is primarily focused on the onshore pipeline markets offering high quality x-ray based testing, pipeline integrity services, project management and consultancy services. Mr John Newland, founder and director of JanX, will continue to manage the operations of the company and will become part of the Applus RTD senior management team in the US. “International expansion in key regions such as North America is an important element of our strategic plan,” explains Applus CEO, Mr Joaquim Coello. “The JanX acquisition will strengthen the Applus RTD position as market leader, increasing its service offering and enlarging its first- level client base.” Mr Rob van Doorn, director of Applus RTD, highlights the strategic importance of the

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