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| Amec acquires UK Applied Environmental Research Centre Engineering and construction giant Amec has further strengthened its environmental services capability with the acquisition of the UK-based Applied Environmental Research Centre (AERC) which generated revenues of £2.3 million in the year ended 31 December 2006. Its net assets were £0.6 million as at 31 December 2006. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Amec Earth & Environmental's position in the UK environmental market where it is fast becoming one of the top environmental consultancies with a balanced portfolio of regional, national and international activity for private and public sector customers. AERC is a specialist consultancy employing 45 scientists and engineers, based in Colchester, Essex. It provides a wide range of services across the environmental sciences, engineering and planning, including environmental monitoring and measurement. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |