Applus+ strengthens its position in Australia with the acquisition of Aerial Photography Specialist (APS)

21/01/2016

    Specialised in inspection using drones enabling Applus+ to offer new solutions to its customers.

    Barcelona, January 21st of 2016.- Applus+, a global testing, inspection and certification company, advances its strategy in key markets and activities with the acquisition of the Australian company Aerial Photography Specialist (APS), specialised in unmanned aerial vehicle (drones) inspection
     
    This acquisition is a response to the increasing demand for drone inspection as a complement or alternative to more traditional forms of inspection across a range of industries including energy, power, mining and other industrial plants and infrastructure
     
    APS develops its own technology offering custom built remote visual access inspection techniques. It provides services of aerial photography, topography and infrared imagery and holds accreditations to operate for different clients. Aerial Photography Specialist’s prior year annual revenue was 1.4 million Australian dollars (€0.9 million) and the business will join the Applus+ Energy & Industry división. 
     
     “We are pleased to have made this acquisition. It demonstrates our commitment to offering a wide range of inspection techniques and innovative products that in this challenging energy market provides our customers with a new and efficient technology.” said Fernando Basabe, CEO of Applus+. 
     
     
    About Applus+ Group
     
    Applus+ is one of the world’s leading and most innovative companies in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector. It provides solutions for customers in all types of industries to ensure that their assets and products meet quality, health & safety and environmental standards and regulations.  
    Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Applus+ operates in more than 70 countries and employs 20,000 people.  Applus+ operates through five global divisions, all of which operate under the Applus+ brand name.  For the full year of 2014, Applus+ recorded revenue of €1,619 million and adjusted operating profit of €158.8 million. 
     
    Applus+ is listed on the Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia stock exchanges. The total number of shares is 130,016,755. 
    ISIN: ES0105022000
    Symbol: APPS-MC
     
     
     
    For more information, please contact María de Sancha maria.sancha@applus.com Tel.:+34 691 250 977

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