Expanding international testing, inspection, certification and consulting engineering group RINA has acquired Houston-based QIC Inc as part of its strategy to expand and internationalise services to the oil and gas industries.
QIC a leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company serving major and independent operators as well as manufacturers in the energy industry. The company provides highly trained and experienced quality field inspectors, consultants, engineers and specialists to deliver customers mission-critical, quality surveillance and ensure asset integrity. Founded in 1990, and headquartered in Houston, Texas, QIC has expanded its presence globally with locations in Louisiana, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Existing QIC management will continue to lead the company海角吃瓜网檚 operations as part of the RINA group of companies.
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QIC will maintain its brand and operate as a RINA group company. The acquisition reflects RINA海角吃瓜网檚 strategy of growing by acquiring high quality companies with complementary expertise and access to new markets, among which US holds a great potential for the Italy-based company. At the same time, QIC will be able to widen the range of services offered to its clients and expand into areas where RINA is already strong as a certification and classification society.
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