Atkins has acquired Nuclear Safety Associates (NSA), an engineering and technical services firm for approximately £9 million.

NSA has a well established project and client base in the US nuclear market and in the year to 31 December 2013, NSA reported revenue of around US$25m, approximately £15m.

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Prof Dr Uwe Krueger, Atkins’ chief executive officer, commented: "This acquisition is another step towards our strategy to be one of the world’s leading energy consultancies. NSA will enhance our presence in North America, the world’s largest nuclear market, and its safety and security skills will strengthen our international nuclear offering."

(CD/IT)