Acuren, a major provider of magnetic testing services, has acquired Calgary-based Skystone International. With a focus on pipelines and pressure equipment, core segments of Acuren for over 40 years, the addition of Skystone deepens Acuren’s engineering and technology-enabled asset integrity capabilities, and adds new services such as cathodic protection and emergency management.
“I am excited to welcome the entire Skystone team to Acuren.” said Talman Pizzey, COO of Acuren Canada. “Skystone is a well-respected service provider with talented professionals who have significant industry experience and technical competence. The addition of Skystone aligns with Acuren’s mission of being a trusted partner that clearly reduces clients’ cost to operate, while providing exceptional service. Acuren and Skystone clients will benefit from new, complementary, and scaled service offerings. I am also excited about the additional growth and career opportunities for our collective employees.”
“On behalf of the Skystone team we are proud and pleased to become part of the Acuren organization.” Said Hal Hamilton, President and CEO for Skystone. “We believe our combined service offering will greatly improve the breadth of services we can offer our clients, and the size and type of projects we can pursue. Other major considerations for us in making the decision was creating new opportunities for our staff, and ensuring the cultures are compatible. We truly feel this will be the case.”
Acuren provides nondestructive testing and inspection services delivered through over 80 locations and over 4,000 employees throughout North America and the UK. It has over 900 experienced Level II and Level III magnetic testing technicians.
For more information, visit: https://www.acuren.com/
