SGS acquires non-destructive testing activities of Applus+ in Belgium, Röntgen Technische Dienst NV

GENEVA, 6-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Röntgen Technische Dienst NV (Applus+ RTD Belgium), the non-destructive testing activities of Applus+ in Belgium. Applus+ RTD Belgium provides a wide range of non-destructive testing services in Belgium, through techniques including ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic, penetrant and visual testing. Clients include large energy companies operating in Belgium.

Applus+ RTD Belgium operates in two locations: Antwerpen and Merelbeke, and employs about 50 people, generating revenues of EUR 6.5 million in 2013.

“I am very pleased with this acquisition that will give us a leading position in the industrial non-destructive testing business in Belgium, and will ideally complement our customer base”, said Chris Kirk, CEO of SGS.

For further information, please contact:

Jean-Luc de Buman
Corporate Development,
Communications & IR
SGS SA
1 place des Alpes
CH – 1211 Geneva 1
t: +41-22 739 91 11
f: +41-22 739 92 00
www.sgs.com

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