DNV KEMA Sells Non-Destructive Testing Services Unit to 3angles, Inc.


BURLINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - Feb 27, 2013) -  An agreement has been finalized for the sale of DNV KEMA's Americas Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) business to 3angles, Inc. (3angles). This strategic initiative enables DNV KEMA to grow its core generation advisory and implementation services in energy, while maintaining a partner that can deliver the NDT-specific testing services many projects require. 

Hugo van Nispen, COO, DNV KEMA Americas, explains: "3angles will be a close DNV KEMA Partner. This move gives the NDT organization the singular resource focus it requires to stay at the front of the pack, which benefits both DNV KEMA and our clients."

Historically, the NDT service line delivered best in class turbine related testing and inspections for the power generation industry. The client base includes turbine manufacturers, utilities and individual plant sites, steam path engineering consultants and specialized turbine service shops. We anticipate that 3angles will continue to focus on delivering client satisfaction and high quality engagements.

3angles is led by Joop Kraijesteijn, who spent the past 12 years with DNV KEMA. Joop is careful to note: "This is the beginning of a powerful partnership between the two firms, one that allows DNV KEMA to continue its leadership in generation advisory services, while strengthening the NDT services now handled by 3angles -- together customers will reap the benefits of both companies."

About DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, with more than 2,300 experts in over 30 countries around the world, is committed to driving the global transition toward a safe, reliable, efficient, and clean energy future. With a heritage of nearly 150 years, we specialize in providing world-class, innovative solutions in the fields of business & technical consultancy, testing, inspections & certification, risk management, and verification. As an objective and impartial knowledge-based company, we advise and support organizations along the energy value chain: producers, suppliers & end-users of energy, equipment manufacturers, as well as government bodies, corporations and non-governmental organizations. DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability is part of DNV, a global provider of services for managing risk with more than 10,000 employees in over 100 countries. For more information on DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, visit www.dnvkema.com.

About 3angles, Inc.
3angles, Inc., based in Albany, NY, is a specialized non-destructive testing (NDT) service provider providing inspection, engineering, and inspection data analysis. The group has been involved for 20 years in power generation industry turbine related testing and inspections. The 3angles mission is to ensure their clients capital equipment, products and property meets quality, safety, and operation/maintenance objectives. The team's expertise is also regularly requested to support critical schedules during outages. 3angles serves turbine manufacturers, utilities and individual plant sites, steam path engineering consultants and specialized turbine service shops. The team has extensive experience inspecting coal, gas and nuclear power plants and also inspections of wind towers and wind turbines.