Wabtec Acquires Inspection Technologies to Expand Business and Increase Market Reach

Wabtec Expands Business with the Acquisition of Inspection Technologies. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Wabtec has announced a $1.78 billion agreement, enabling the company to enter new markets. The deal strengthens its position in the global non-destructive testing and visual inspection markets.

Wabtec Increases Market Availability

The acquisition of Inspection Technologies doubles Wabtec’s available market size from $8 billion to $16 billion. The new solutions will be integrated into the company’s digital and intelligent technology division.

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Inspection Technologies is a leader in developing tools for infrastructure assessment. It operates four engineering centers located in the United States and Japan.

Financial Performance and Deal Closure

In 2024, Inspection Technologies reported $433 million in revenue and $112 million in EBITDA. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

This acquisition marks a significant step for Wabtec in advancing its business and strengthening its global leadership.

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