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Clairfield advises RedWave on the acquisition of SGS’ Plant and Terminal Operations

RedWave, a Dutch specialist temporary employment company, acquired all of the assets of SGS’ Plant and Terminal Operations (PTO).

RedWave is a portfolio company of Nordian Capital.

SGS is a world leader in the inspection, control, analysis and certification of goods. SGS maintains a worldwide network of around 2600 offices and laboratories with more than 97,000 employees. PTO is the plant and terminal operations business of SGS and part of the company’s business line Oil, Gas & Chemicals. SGS is a listed Swiss company and one of the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification companies.

Clairfield acted as advisor to management of SGS during the transaction.

Business services

Drapeau Netherlands

Sale

Advisor to the seller

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Business services

Countries involved :

Netherlands

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