ADB SAFEGATE completes acquisition of DBT Transportation Services LLC

ADB SAFEGATE, a leading global player in delivering airport performance, offering unmatched capabilities in airport ground movement and visual guidance, has acquired DBT Transportation Services LLC, specialising in weather systems, sensor technologies and services primarily for the aviation industry. The official announcement was made in Sacramento, California, on 4 January. The deal was closed on 31 December, 2021.

Laurent Dubois, CEO of ADB SAFEGATE stated: “We are excited to work together to service our customers from approach to departure and expand our product offerings on the airfield. DBT has an impressive history of seamlessly servicing their customer base.”

“DBT is pleased to be joining forces with a world-wide industry leader, such as ADB SAFEGATE,” said David Barnes, CEO of DBT LLC. “ADB SAFEGATE has an unmatched 100-year history of delivering quality products and services to the aviation community, and we share a common vision of providing an efficient, safe and cost-effective experience for all airfield stakeholders.”

“These are exciting times for ADB SAFEGATE and DBT. We are proud to acquire an organisation with such great people and an exemplary portfolio. This acquisition will allow both companies to utilise resources to better service our customer base,” added Joe Pokoj, COO and EVP Airfield for ADB SAFEGATE.