TÜV SÜD acquires South African market leader Pro-Tec

The international provider of testing and certification services TÜV SÜD acquired the South African company Pro-Tec Boiler Inspection & 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 TÜV SÜD's international expansion strategy and underlines its focus on the energy sector.

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´s capabilities also support other industries like Chemical, Oil & Gas and Minerals. In recent years Pro-Tec has succeeded in massively expanding its business in South Africa.

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