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Leading consultancy service provider fulfills TUV SUD's comprehensive service line in railway industry
HONG KONG, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- -TUV SUD, a leading international service group operating in the INDUSTRY, MOBILITY and CERTIFICATION business segments, announced today the successful acquisition of MetroSolutions Limited, a railway consultancy company active in the Asia-Pacific Region. This marks the further expansion of the TUV SUD in the rail market in the Asia-Pacific region, and strengthens TUV SUD in providing planning, consulting, testing and certification services for railway projects around the world.
MetroSolutions was founded in 2005 by Stanley Robertson, the former Her Majesty's Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways in Britain, and Dennis Li, the former Principal Consultant of MTR – the metro operator of Hong Kong. The company provides high quality solutions to clients in the expertise of project management, operations management, finance management, contract management and interface management, training, documentation and international business. MetroSolutions has advised on a number of clients ranging from government, railway operators to financiers.
“The acquisition provides our existing railway business stronger technical and financial support, and more opportunities for further growth in the market,” said Dennis Li, Director of MetroSolutions. "The clients in the field of railway certification need a well-known, global trusted brand for their independent advisory services, test tools and certification services. Helping TUV SUD fulfill this need is a tremendous opportunity for both our customers and our people. We are to build on TUV SUD’s current leadership with our expertise and experience in railway testing, and provide better services for railway operators in the Asia-Pacific region."
TUV SUD Rail is one of the largest providers of safety assurance services to the Rail Industry. It provides a unique range of Consulting, Certification, Testing and Training services to the Signaling, Rolling Stock and Infrastructure sectors. TUV SUD’s services encompass the entire project lifecycle from requirement identifying, design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation to decommissioning.
“The Asia-Pacific region is a fast growing market, especially in Greater China. Through the acquisition of MetroSolutions, TUV SUD will have more professional railway expertise, which can consolidate existing markets in Asia-Pacific region, and further develop our business scope in global railway certification market,” said Klaus Bosch, Chief Executive Officer of TUV SUD Rail.
After the acquisition, Dennis Li will be appointed as the Vice-President, TUV SUD Asia-Pacific (Rail Consultancy). He will be responsible for the business development in the Asia-Pacific region. The appointment will take effect on May 1, 2012.
About TUV SUD
TUV SUD is a major international service group operating in the INDUSTRY, MOBILITY and CERTIFICATION business segments. With almost 17,000 employees, TUV SUD is represented at over 600 locations. The teams of experts are engaged in optimising technology, systems and know-how, and thus act as process partners, enhancing the competitive strength of the customers throughout the world.
| Ms. Faith Wang Corporate Communication TUV SUD AG No. 88 Heng Tong Road, Shanghai, P.R. China 200070 |
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Established in Germany over 140 years ago, TUV SUD is one of the world's leading technical services providers offering knowledge services, inspections, testing, expert opinions, certification and training. Approximately 17,000 employees at over 600 locations worldwide provide technology, system and know-how optimization.
TUV SUD has started business in China for 20 years. So far, TUV SUD has partnered with over 20,000 local manufacturers.
