ZURICH--SGS S.A. said Thursday it has acquired Australian
Radiation Services Pty. Ltd (ARS), a provider of radiation
protection solutions, for un undisclosed sum.
MAIN FACTS:
-ARS is Australasia's leading provider of radiation calibration,
monitoring, testing and consulting which provides innovative,
practical and cost-effective radiation protection solutions.
-With its 20 highly skilled staff and a new state-of-the-art
laboratory, ARS sets a platform for further development in
radiation services within the SGS global network. Founded in 1996
and privately owned, ARS generates revenues in excess of AUD6
million.
-"This is a great acquisition for SGS in the region. It builds
on the recent acquisition of Leeder, creating a regional centre for
specialty analysis in Melbourne and further enhances our reputation
as an innovative provider of environmental services." said Chris
Kirk, Chief Executive of SGS.
-Zurich Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires, +41 43 443 80 47;
zurichdjnews@dowjones.com
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