RAT

Remote Access Technology (RAT) International announces its acquisition by Rockwood Service Corporation.
 
RAT provides industrial rope access solutions, including, nondestructive testing, maintenance, repair, and standby rescue services in difficult to reach areas of facilities such as confined spaces and high access structures. Rockwood  (Greenwich, CT) is a leader in inspection and testings, operating in over 20 countries and over 100 offices throughout the world through its Acuren, Sperry, and Hellier businesses. Acuren, the largest provider of nondestructive testing (NDT), inspection and materials engineering services in North America, serves major corporations across many industries including: Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline, Pulp & Paper, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, and Automotive.
 
RAT will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood.  The entire organization of RAT will remain and will continue in their current positions.
 
This acquisition allows RAT to expand its nondestructive (NDT) capabilities as well as provide other specialized services.  “Many of our clients were looking for more service offerings from us.  Due to the highly-specialized nature of our business, partnering with the best-in-class inspection provider makes the most sense.” Said Angus Borland, CEO of RAT International, “By joining forces with Rockwood and tapping into Acuren’s inspection expertise and presence across North America, we are now able to offer our customers complete support throughout their entire equipment lifecycle.”
 
“The RAT team has built a reliable and reputable business that complements Acuren’s mission to deliver safe, reliable service,” said Peter Scannell, President of Rockwood.  “Together, we make natural partners, with common cultures committed to safety and reliability.  “We now offer a complete turnkey rope access solution, saving our clients time and money, and with no compromise to our commitment to safe, reliable service.”
 
For more information on Remote Access Technology (RAT) International:
www.rat.ca
 
For more information on Acuren Inspections, Inc:
www.acuren.com

Rockwood: Beijing, China — May 13, 2010 — Sperry Rail Service, Inc. announces completion of a long-term China agreement.

Sperry Rail Service has announced its completion of a long-term agreement to provide the world’s fastest rail flaw detection equipment for operation across China.  The technology agreement between Sperry Rail Service and Baoji CSR Times Engineering Machinery Company, LTD. provides for multiple units to be deployed in China in the near term, and establishes a framework for delivering innovation and new technologies for years to come.

Jamie O’Rourke, General Manager of Sperry, said about the agreement “This large order to deliver the fastest rail flaw vehicles in the world is a significant event for Sperry and of great value to our Chinese customers.  The key components to achieving this milestone in the Asian market were Sperry’s worldwide reputation, and our employees’ ability to reliably develop and implement leading technology.  I am very proud of what we have accomplished in the Chinese market and look forward to years of future innovation and business growth.”

Visit Sperry Rail at: www.sperryrail.com

China Rail

Edmonton, Canada — April 30, 2010 — Acuren Group, Inc. announces the acquisition of Bretech Inspection (NDT) Ltd. and Bretech Engineering Ltd.
 
Acuren is the largest provider of nondestructive testing (NDT), inspection, and materials engineering services in North America.  Bretech is a leader in condition monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and engineering services; and is ISO 9001 certified. Both Acuren and Bretech serve major corporations across many industries including: Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline, Pulp & Paper, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, and Automotive.
 
With Bretech, Acuren expands its NDT and inspection operations, and adds considerable technical and industrial plant reliability engineering services. “We are very excited to make Bretech part of our Acuren organization. Bretech is a well established NDT and inspection firm, and also provides valued technical services in condition monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and engineering services which complement our inspection and engineering capabilities throughout North America,” states Tal Pizzey, General Manager of Acuren’s Canada operations. “Our clients will benefit from the deep engineering expertise Bretech brings to the table, beyond traditional NDT services.”
 
Acuren and Bretech, along with Sperry Rail, RAT International and Hellier are Rockwood Service Companies.  Rockwood is a leader in inspection and testing, operating in over 20 countries and over 100 offices throughout the world.
 
For more information on Acuren
www.acuren.com
 
For more information on Bretech
www.bretech.com

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
May 17-21 | June 14-18
July 12-16 | Aug 16-20
Call 1-877-356-2728 for details

“Remote Access Technology (RAT) will be exhibiting at the 14th Annual IPEIA Conference at The Banff Centre February 03 to 05, 2010. http://www.ipeia.com/

It will be one event the leaders in the Pressure Equipment Industry will be hi-lighting on their calendars! Please drop by our booth for a chat and a chance to win an IPOD. We are located at booth #35. See you there..”

January 2010 – Remote Access Technology  has  just completed the construction of it’s new world class rope access and confined space training venue in Las Vegas, Nevada to service clients throughout the United States. Courses run monthly or to client request. Call 702-835-5297 for details.