{"id":4981,"date":"2011-11-01T18:21:18","date_gmt":"2011-11-01T16:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2011-11-01T18:21:18","modified_gmt":"2011-11-01T16:21:18","slug":"german-company-acquires-sa-leader-in-non-destructive-testing-and-inspection-of-power-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/german-company-acquires-sa-leader-in-non-destructive-testing-and-inspection-of-power-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"German Company Acquires SA Leader in Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection of Power Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The international provider of testing and certification services T\u00dcV S\u00dcD acquired the South African company Pro-Tec Boiler Inspection &amp; NDT Services (Pty) Ltd, with its headquarters situated in Middelburg, Mpumalanga Province. Pro-Tec is the number one provider of non-destructive material testing and inspection services for the power generation industry in South Africa. In 2011 the company and its 160 staff are expected to generate revenue of EUR 8 million. This latest acquisition marks a further step in T\u00dcV S\u00dcD&#8217;s international expansion strategy and underlines its focus on the energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>Pro-Tec is headquartered in Middelburg near Johannesburg, the hub of the South African energy industry. The service provider focuses on non-destructive testing and inspections of pressure and other equipment carried out mainly for the power generation industry. Pro-Tec&#8217;s capabilities also support other industries like Chemical, Oil &amp; Gas and Minerals. In recent years Pro-Tec has succeeded in massively expanding its business in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The acquisition of Pro-Tec is a perfect fit for our international expansion strategy&#8221;, says Karsten Xander, Member of the Board of Management of T\u00dcV S\u00dcD AG. &#8220;It enables us to strengthen our presence on the South African market and make full use of our group&#8217;s expertise in the energy sector.&#8221; T\u00dcV S\u00dcD established TUV SUD South Africa Holding (Pty) Ltd in May 2010 and successfully entered the South African vehicle inspection market in summer 2010, acquiring a shareholding in AVTS Roadworthy Stations. Through Pro-Tec the group is now paving the way for the rollout of a broader service portfolio. &#8220;This applies to expansion in the energy sector and other industrial services which we intend to offer in South Africa and, starting from there, also in other African states&#8221;, adds Dr Boris Gehring, CEO of the Industry Services division of T\u00dcV S\u00dcD.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The further expansion of industry in South Africa and its neighbouring states will result in a clear rise in the demand of energy&#8221;, forecasts Leon Nel, Managing Director and Spokesperson of Pro-Tec Boiler Inspection &amp; NDT Services (Pty) Ltd. &#8220;We expect energy generation to double by 2026.&#8221; According to Nel, the modernization and expansion of the complete energy sector offers excellent growth opportunities for his company which, under the umbrella of T\u00dcV S\u00dcD, can also offer a broader service portfolio for the power station sector and the energy industry as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The international provider of testing and certification services T\u00dcV S\u00dcD acquired the South African company Pro-Tec Boiler Inspection &amp; NDT Services (Pty) Ltd, with its headquarters situated in Middelburg, Mpumalanga Province. Pro-Tec is the number one provider of non-destructive material testing and inspection services for the power generation industry in South Africa. 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