Atkins has completed its takeover of the Projects, Products and Technology segment of Energy Solutions (PP&T).
PP&T is nuclear energy business with a 650-strong workforce. The takeover, which cost $318million, includes technical engineering and programme management services for the decontamination and decommissioning of high hazard government nuclear facilities.
Chief executive Uwe Krueger said: “This acquisition accelerates our nuclear strategy and creates a global platform. Our combined business is well positioned in all the major nuclear markets in North America, UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. In the US, which has the largest nuclear fleet, we are at the top table for decommissioning, site operations, major projects and consultancy.”