Vantage NDT is also specialized in the field of inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) in the petrochemical and energy sector in the sphere of drinking water production and distributio. 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 is specialized in performing non-destructive tests and inspections to secure the quality and integrity of technical facilities.
