Fugro has announced the acquisition of EMU Ltd. a Southhampton-based independent marine survey and environmental consultancy specialist with annual revenues of over EUR 20 million, the Company said on Monday.
EMU also has premises in Portsmouth, Edinburgh, UK, Dinard, France and Perth, Australia. The company conducts ecological, geophysical, sediment sampling and hydrographical surveys, laboratory analysis, and provides environmental consulting and reporting services. It currently employs 150 highly-qualified and experienced surveyors, oceanographers and marine environmental scientists.
EMU has a broad client base in the oil and gas, renewables, engineering contracting, marine aggregate and government markets. The company will further internationalise its business, supported by Fugro’s global network.
The acquisition will contribute to Fugro’s strategy to provide its clients with fully-integrated solutions. EMU’s specialist services will further enhance Fugro’s capability to support clients’ projects from concept to completion.
Fugro N.V. is a Dutch multinational company headquartered in Leidschendam. Fugro provides geotechnical, survey and geoscience services to oil, gas, mining and construction industries. In 2009, Fugro earned over two billion euros in revenue and is traded on the Euronext Stock Exchange.