Rolls-Royce grows nuclear business with US acquisition

1st Sep 2011 07:27

FTSE 100 power systems titan Rolls-Royce has bought US civil nuclear reactor services firm R Brooks Associates for an undisclosed sum, in an effort to grow its civil nuclear business."Rolls-Royce has 50-years expertise in developing technically-advanced inspection, repair and refurbishment solutions for operational reactors. The acquisition of Brooks will further facilitate accelerated growth for Rolls-Royce in this important business sector," the statement said.Rolls-Royce's reactor support activity represents more than 50% of its civil nuclear business.Brooks, which has 104 employees based in the US, France and the UK, is a "trusted, innovative supplier of niche inspection and recovery solutions for the core of the nuclear steam supply system (NSSS)," Rolls-Royce said."Brooks has an enviable reputation for unique inspection technology and it has some of the best people in the industry. We look forward to welcoming them into ourbusiness," said Rolls-Royce's president of its nuclear division, Lawrie Haynes.BC