Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has acquired all shares of AST Turbo (AST), a Swiss company specialising in rotating equipment maintenance services.

AST is engaged in maintenance, inspection, and field services for rotating equipment such as compressors and steam turbines that drive compressors, used in resource and energy development sites, including in the oil and gas sectors. 

The company has highly experienced technical supervisors and advanced engineering capabilities, such as virtual assembly technology utilising 3D laser measurement. 

AST has a proven track record of projects in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and other regions worldwide. 

Through this acquisition, MCO aims to strengthen its field service system in international markets.

Turbo machinery such as compressors requires indispensable after-sales services, including replacement of consumable parts, repairs, and inspections following installation. 

In recent years, customers have increasingly requested shorter inspection intervals to improve equipment uptime, along with greater use of virtual assembly technology and deployment of experienced supervisors. 

MCO and AST have a long established and collaborative relationship and have jointly provided field service on several projects to date. 

Following the acquisition, under the leadership of AST's current management team, the company will leverage its existing customer and business base, while integrating MCO's and the MHI Group's technological expertise and know-how to further enhance service quality and expand business operations. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service