KBR Joint Venture Brown & Root Industrial Services to Acquire Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT)
HOUSTON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its joint venture, Brown & Root Industrial Services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT), a leading provider of turnaround, cooling tower, and industrial catalyst services. This strategic acquisition will create one of the largest specialty welding and turnaround service providers in North America.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Gonzales, Louisiana, SWAT delivers critical industrial solutions to blue-chip customers across the refinery, petrochemical, and renewables sectors. With operations in 22 states and a network of 32,000 highly skilled professionals, SWAT brings deep expertise and a strong safety culture to every project.
“We’re proud to join forces with SWAT, a highly respected leader in the space,” said Andy Dupuy, CEO of Brown & Root Industrial Services. “This strategic acquisition strengthens our position as a critical partner to our customers, empowering us to meet growing demand driven by skilled labor shortages, advancing equipment complexity, and the increasing need for cost-efficiency and reliability across key industrial end markets.”
“The addition of SWAT expands Brown and Root Industrial Services' capabilities and exposure to the OpEx market across energy security assets, delivering highly valued, specialty solutions to customers’ critical assets,” said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and Chief Executive Officer. “The acquisition expands Brown & Root Industrial Services’ customer base and end‑market exposure, particularly in the refinery and renewables sectors, and unlocks new cross‑selling opportunities. It also strengthens the financial profile of the business and is expected to generate operational efficiencies.”
“This transformational acquisition reflects our disciplined approach to executing high-impact combinations that scale platform investments and establish market leaders in critical sectors,” said Ante Kusurin, Partner at One Equity Partners. “By combining their complementary strengths these companies are positioned to operate as a unified industry leader, deliver enhanced value to customers, and drive long-term growth for the combined business.”
“Brown & Root Industrial Services’ proven reliability and outstanding safety record further reinforce its position as the ideal long-term partner for our business,” said Shane Bellanger, CEO of Specialty Welding and Turnarounds. “Together, we offer a broader suite of capabilities and a truly comprehensive industrial services platform that enables customers to consolidate vendors, reduce administrative complexity, and streamline project execution with confidence.”
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