Brown & Root Industrial Services Acquires Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT)

Brown & Root Industrial Services (owned by One Equity Partners and KBR) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT), a turnaround, cooling tower, and industrial catalyst services provider. The acquisition is intended to expand Brown & Root’s capabilities and end-market exposure, particularly in refinery and renewables, while enabling cross-selling and operational efficiencies. ORIX Capital Partners later announced completion of the sale, including ORIX Capital Partners’ exit and Hastings Equity Partners’ divestment of its minority stake.