Global Aeroderivative Distributor, AP+M, Announces Acquisition of MRO Services Company, Aero Controls & DLE Consultants’ U.S Operations
Boynton Beach, FL. July 16, 2020 – Today AP&M Holdings, LLC (AP&M) concluded the acquisition of Aero Controls & DLE Consultants, Inc. (AC-DLE Inc.), the USA operations of Norwegian based Aero Controls & DLE Consultants AS. AC-DLE Inc. is an aeroderivative Operations & Maintenance and Field Services provider for the Power Generation and Oil & Gas Industries. AC-DLE Inc. have demonstrated their expertise in aeroderivative gas turbine power plant maintenance specializing in Controls & Instrumentation, Dry Low Emissions & Combustor Mapping Technology and the overall planning & execution of maintenance on GE® LM series aeroderivative gas turbine powerplant packages (controls, gas turbine, generator and associated subsystems). AC-DLE Inc. will continue to provide its O&M expertise in support of an existing agreement with one of the Fortune 500 oil & gas companies. In addition, AP&M’s existing and new customers can look forward to this new service offering to support their future aeroderivative outage needs. AC-DLE Inc. offers LM2500 and LM6000 field services focused on:
· Powerplant Operations and Maintenance (O&M) – including O&M supervision, maintenance planning & scheduling, engineering, consultancy, team training, and resident or outsourced engineers
· Controls & Instrumentation support – including troubleshooting, instrument calibrations, dry low emissions testing - DLE mapping, installation & commissioning support
· Power Plant Field Services – including troubleshooting & maintenance of the entire power plant including the turbine, generator and power plant sub-systems (Balance of Plant - BoP), semi-annual and annual inspection services, preventive maintenance services, installation & commissioning support, controls systems component upgrades & integration
“Industrial gas turbines continue to be one of the preferred sources of electrical generation, combined heat & power or mechanical drive solutions for the global power generation and oil & gas industries.
Worldwide customers’ support and service expectations continue to increase as they seek to streamline their operations, supply chain networks and service providers. This acquisition will help our company provide a comprehensive service solution to meet the demands of our growing customer base. Combining field services with our spare parts and component repair businesses was a natural progression for our organization,” said Greg Young, Chief Executive Officer, AP+M.