HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / ATA Associates, Inc. (ATA), a long-standing provider of forensic engineering and investigative services to the petrochemical and industrial sectors, today announced a strategic expansion of its petrochemical services business line. This initiative enhances ATA's technical capabilities and strengthens its ability to support complex industrial incident investigations across chemical plants, terminals, pipelines, industrial construction environments, marine tankers, and offshore platforms.

As part of the expansion, ATA is growing its internal technical team and formalizing a broad network of specialized partner organizations. These partnerships provide multidisciplinary expertise across mechanical engineering, materials science, incident reconstruction, environmental assessment, and root-cause analysis.

ATA's new collaborators include KnightHawk Engineering, Inc., Ocean Ridge Litigation Support, and CTEH. Together, these firms offer advanced analytical tools, deep subject-matter expertise, and rapid-response resources - significantly expanding ATA's ability to manage high-consequence investigations within the petrochemical industry.

"The need for timely, defensible, and technically rigorous investigations has never been greater," said Bob Swint, CEO of ATA Associates. "By bringing together exceptional specialists across complementary disciplines, we're increasing our capacity to deliver clear, actionable insights to clients facing complex operational challenges."

ATA expects continued platform growth throughout 2026 as demand increases for multidisciplinary forensic support within regulated and high-hazard industrial environments. The company will continue to provide updates as its enhanced petrochemical services offering evolves.

About ATA Associates, Inc.

ATA Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of forensic engineering, incident investigation, and technical consulting services supporting clients across petrochemical, energy, transportation, industrial, and construction markets. With decades of experience and a commitment to scientific rigor, ATA delivers comprehensive analyses that help organizations understand incidents, improve operations, and mitigate future risks.

For more information, visit www.ataassociates.com.

Contact Information:
Anita Carr
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281-480-9847

SOURCE: ATA Associates, Inc.