Expanding Horizons: NDT Systems & Services Extends its Range of Services
15 September 2008
National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Houston, and NDT Systems & Services (NDT), Stutensee, have jointly agreed that NDT will purchase the global pipeline inspection business of NOV’s affiliated company, Tuboscope Pipeline Services (TPS), and integrate it into NDT's global pipeline inspection activities.
NDT and TPS have been cooperating in a very successful strategic partnership since 2002, and have now decided to take this to the next level in order to meet future market requirements.
Bringing together the expertise and experience of both companies provides NDT Systems & Services with the resources and capabilities to excel and show its full commitment to the global pipeline industries.
Quality, flexibility and reliability have always been key values for both companies. TPS’ experience extends to well over 40 years and NDT Systems & Services – founded in 2000 – is well respected in the industry for its technology, focus on quality, and strong commitment towards research and development.
The newly-expanded NDT Systems & Services is fully committed to being a technology leader, providing a full range of quality in-line inspection and related services, and building long-term relationships with its customers and suppliers.
Speaking today, as the new arrangement was finalised, Alfred Barbian, CEO of NDT Systems & Services, said: "This is an extremely good way forward for all stakeholders. The greatest assets of both companies are their people, and NDT Systems & Services’ new structure will provide substantial opportunities for our employees. Bringing the Tuboscope Pipeline Services activities into the NDT family ensures for us all that we can do what we do best: provide leading inspection technologies and premier services for our customers."
The Tuboscope Pipeline Services activities will be integrated into NDT Systems & Services (America), a 100% subsidiary of NDT Systems & Services, Germany.
