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

Wabtec Expands Business with the Acquisition of Inspection Technologies
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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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