KBR has announced 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 establish one of North America’s largest specialty welding and turnaround service providers.
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 workforce of 32,000 highly skilled professionals, SWAT brings extensive expertise and a strong safety culture to every project.