Applus RTD appoints Phillip Morrison as Regional Director

Applus RTD, a known name in the provision of integrity technology services, has appointed Phillip Morrison as its new regional director for the United States.Phillip will be responsible for all Applus RTD operations in the US and brings a wealth of experience to the company, having over 30 years’ experience working in the oil and gas industry.

Working with well-known companies such as TD Williamson and Cameron International, Phillip has completed international assignments and held global responsibility for a strategic pipeline integrity business unit securing sustainable market positions for the business in each role.

Commenting on his appointment, Phillip said: “Joining Applus RTD is an exciting opportunity for me professionally and personally. I am honored to be joining the company in its pursuit of generational market opportunities within the oil and gas, aerospace and other major sectors in the United States.

“The focus and scale of Applus RTD will enable us to become a strategic partner in our customers’ plans to ensure the integrity of their assets and grow public confidence in their ability to safely build and operate infrastructure with great predictability.”

Iain Light, Applus RTD’s executive vice president said: “The US market is one of our core regions which has grown significantly in recent years. This is primarily due to several acquisitions, including X-Ray Industries and the US portion of N-Ray Services, which we announced last week. Both organizations are world-class suppliers of non-destructive testing (NDT) to the aerospace market and gas turbine industry.

“With these acquisitions we are diversifying into a new market space, reflective of a major business strategy for the US region. There are high expectations for the business and the US division and Phillip will lead the path forward to success.”