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News Release from: MTL Instruments Group
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 July 2007
MTL acquires Ocean Technical Systems for
GBP3M
The MTL Instruments Group has acquired Ocean Technical Systems, the UK-based specialist in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) solutions for the oil and gas industries, for GBP3M in cash
Ocean Technical Systems (OTS) has established a strong position as an international provider of SCADA solutions for the automation of the berthing, loading and unloading of oil tankers and oil production vessels, floating production units (FPSOs), unmanned wellhead production platforms and the monitoring of oil and gas pipelines This equipment operates in hazardous and potentially flammable environments and is, therefore, a natural fit for MTL, who have a world-leading position in the provision of hazardous area control and instrumentation equipment
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 14 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Following the transaction, it is expected that the OTS business will be able to extend its international customer base by leveraging the existing MTL sales channels and OEM relationships.
It will also have an opportunity to improve its competitiveness by utilising the MTL purchasing power and electronic circuit board manufacturing capability.
The directors believe that the acquisition will be earnings enhancing in the first full year of ownership*.
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Graeme Philp, MTL Chief Executive, commented: "Ocean Technical Systems is another excellent acquisition for MTL.
Over the last few years it has developed an innovative and highly competitive range of SCADA and navigation products for the automation of the berthing and loading of oil tankers and oil production vessels and the monitoring of oil and gas pipelines.
By giving OTS access to its international sales team, MTL will help to accelerate the expansion of its international reach".
* Footnote: The statement regarding earnings enhancement does not constitute a profit forecast nor should it be taken to mean that the earnings per share of MTL in the year ending 31 December 2007 will necessarily match or exceed the historical earnings per share of MTL.
* Ocean Technical Systems Limited is an original equipment manufacturer specialising in the supply of electronic control and instrumentation systems for the offshore oil, gas, and petrochemical environment.
The company has a complete project support capability from project management, procurement, manufacturing, and documentation and is ISO 9001 and TICKIT accredited, with Lloyds Register Certificate No : 960609.
The company specialises in providing remote monitoring and control systems for use on unmanned structures such as SPM buoys, and satellite platforms in the form of remote wellhead control.
The company also provides a large scale SCADA and DCS system integration capability to provide FPSO integrated control systems, pipeline monitoring systems, and metering systems including an innovative real time metering database.
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