BMT acquires Effectiva
BMT has acquired Effectiva, a submarine design, engineering and assurance firm, the company announced on 4 July.
Effectiva is based in Australia, South Africa and France.
Sarah Kenny, chief executive, BMT, said: ‘BMT has a long-term commitment to Australia, one of the most exciting defence markets in the world, and this is an important strategic investment for the group.
‘With this acquisition, we will now be even better placed to play an ever more predominant role in submarine design, engineering and assurance and meet the demands of a dynamic market.’
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