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| Bilfinger Berger strengthens industrial services Germany's second-biggest construction company, Bilfinger Berger, has expanded its product offering in the field of industrial services with a further acquisition: The Group has acquired Alpha Mess-Steuer-Regeltechnik GmbH in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany, a provider of extensive electro-technical services primarily for the gas industry, the chemicals sector and utilities. With 120 employees, the company has an annual output volume of €17 million and was previously owned by Funkwerk AG. The two parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction remains subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities. Alpha specializes in instrumentation, automation and electro-technology and offers design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance as well as a comprehensive range of services. Its clients include renowned companies such as E.ON, RWE, BASF, DOW and Linde. Alpha's most important market is Germany, although it has recently carried out projects in Asia, Russia and South America. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |