ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has successfully completed a number of high quality acquisitions since 2011.
These acquisitions have significantly extended ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's technical capability, operational capacity and geographic footprint as part of our on-going strategy to satisfy our clients' future testing requirements and also in support of our mission to become the world's most trusted testing partner.
The acquisitions we have made to date are:
ISS Inspection Services
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired ISS Inspection Services, comprising four customer-facing brands: NIC Inspection Services, PTI Industries (both accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration), PRO Inspection Services, and CTS Inspection Services. This acquisition offers ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ customers more touch points in the fast-growing NDT ecosystem, particularly in the after-market (AM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsectors, and a new special process services offering.   
Filton Systems Engineering
The acquisition of Filton Systems Engineering marked a significant step for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in advancing its capabilities in the digital engineering and aerospace sectors. The acquisition marks ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s 50th acquisition in its short history since 2011.
National Technical Systems
The acquisition of NTS has further enhanced ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s capability to be a partner throughout the product lifecycle for its customers. It strengthened ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s growing platform in North America and enhances capabilities in telecoms, connected automotive, medical device and battery testing.
Singapore Test Services
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired leading testing, inspection, calibration and certification provider, Singapore Test Services (STS). This acquisition strengthened ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s position and growth plans in Southeast Asia.
Trialon Corporation
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ bolsters position in the North American mobility market with acquisition of Trialon Corporation
Energy Assurance
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Energy Assurance to establish battery testing leadership
JMI Laboratories
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ strengthens pharmaceutical and biotech capability with JMI Laboratories acquisition
Impact Analytical, Inc.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired Impact Analytical, Inc. further expanding its life sciences footprint in North America.
Arch Sciences Group
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired Arch Sciences Group (Arch), a leading provider of analytical services and laboratory solutions to customers in the pharmaceuticals sector.
Aircom Labs
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired AIRCOM Labs, a leading conformance testing provider to the wireless devices market’s primary network operators.
Kalibrierdienst Kopp GmbH
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired Kalibrierdienst Kopp GmbH (KDK), a market-leading calibration and measurement services provider, significantly strengthening the Group’s calibration business in Germany.
Analytical Lab Group
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired industry leading pharmaceutical testing business, Analytical Lab Group (ALG), significantly strengthening ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s market position in pharmaceutical testing in North America and another important step in growing its Life & Health Sciences segment.
PCTEST Engineering Laboratory
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired industry leading connected technologies business, PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, significantly strengthening ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s position in testing and certification services within the connected technologies market.
Aerotech Inspection and NDT Ltd
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired Aerotech Inspection and NDT Ltd, a non-destructive testing (NDT) business providing radiography services to the aerospace industry.
EMV Testhaus
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired the product testing company EMV Testhaus GmbH to strengthen its position in the German automotive and medical markets.
Cobham Technical Services
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ announced the acquisition of Cobham Technical Services Lightning Testing & Consultancy, a recognized leader in the lightning test and consultancy business.
Orbit Industries, Inc.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ announced the acquisition of Orbit Industries, Inc. in the United States, further strengthening the Group’s leadership position in non-destructive testing (NDT) for the aerospace industry.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired vohtec Qualitätssicherung GmbH (vohtec) on the 2nd July 2018, significantly strengthening its testing footprint for the European transportation sector
NDT Limited
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ announced the acquisition of NDT Limited, one of the UK’s leading materials testing companies, significantly strengthening its non-destructive testing (NDT) services in Europe.
Metals Testing Company Ltd. Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired MetalsTesting Company (MTC), a non-destructive testing (NDT) service provider located in Connecticut, United States, on 19th December 2017
Exova Group plc Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired Exova Group plc, one of the world’s leading laboratory-based testing groups, on the 29th June 2017.
Defire Holdings Pty Ltd
Exova Group plc (now owned by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) acquired Defire Holdings Pty Ltd (Defire), a Sydney–based fire safety engineering consultancy business.
Medical Device Testing Services (MDTS)Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ entered into an asset purchase agreement with Medical Device Testing Services (MDT), of Minnetonka, MN, USA, a specialist provider in Mechanical Testing and Materials Characterization for the medical device sector, on April 4th 2017.
TÃœV SÃœD Melbourne, Florida, USA
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of TÜV SÜD Melbourne, FL, USA, a laboratory that specializes in EMI testing for Commercial, Aerospace and Defense applications, on April 3rd 2017.
Durkee Testing Laboratories AcquisitionÂ
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired the assets of Durkee Testing Laboratories of Paramount, California, USA, a long-established provider of metallurgical investigation, mechanical testing and chemical analysis services.
MTEC Mechanical Testing Services Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired the assets of MTEC Mechanical Testing Services, an independent metallurgical testing laboratory in Houston, Texas, USA.
TEAMS S.L. Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired TEAMS (Testing and Engineering of Aeronautical Materials and Structures ) S.L. in Seville, Spain, a Nadcap accredited, specialist provider of destructive and nondestructive materials and component testing services and Tier 1 supplier to Airbus.
DNV GL's German Material Testing Laboratories Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired DNV GL's German materials testing laboratories in Hamburg, Muelheim a.d.R., Herne and Stuffgart/Esslingen, employing over seventy engineers specialized in materials testing, metallurgy and failure analysis.
Northwest EMC Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired Northwest EMC, a US Product Qualification Testing company with EMC laboratories in Oregon, California, Washington, Minnesota and Texas, providing testing services including EMC/EMI, radio devices (wireless), medical device, DO-160, MIL-STD and automotive electronics.
Cascade TEK Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Cascade TEK, a Product Qualification Testing business with laboratories in Colorado, USA and Oregon, USA, providing service to the Global Aerospace sector.
TRaC Global Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ completes the acquisition of Product Qualification Testing company TRaC Global Ltd, UK a leading provider of testing services to the Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device and Telecommunications sectors.
Environ Laboratories Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ further expands its capabilities with the acquisition of Environ Laboratories LLC, Minneapolis, USA, a Product Qualification Testing business that specializes in servicing the Global Aerospace Sector.
Accutek Testing Laboratory Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Accutek Testing Laboratory, Cincinnati, USA, a materials testing business with extensive experience in serving the Aerospace and Medical Device sectors.
GEVA Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Gesellschaft für Entwicklung und Versuch Adlershof mbH (GEVA), Berlin, Germany to strengthen its position in the European Aerospace Testing Market
Delsen Testing Laboratories Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires leading composites testing laboratory, Delsen Testing Laboratories, Glendale, USA to further strengthen its position in the Global Aerospace sector.
Sherry Laboratories Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Sherry Laboratories, Daleville, USA one of the largest independent materials testing businesses operating in the USA with experience in servicing the Aerospace, Defense, Oil & Gas, Transportation and Environmental sectors.
MERL Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Materials Engineering Research Laboratory Limited (MERL), Hitchin, UK a world class provider of polymeric materials, adhesives, components and structures testing services to the Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Transportation sectors.
MAR-TEST Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires MAR-TEST, Cincinnati, USA a specialist provider of high-quality mechanical testing services to the Aerospace, Defense, Power Generation and Medical Device sectors.
Detroit Testing Laboratory (DTL) Acquisition
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquires Detroit Testing Laboratory (DTL), Warren, USA a leading provider of product qualification testing services to the Aerospace, Defense and Transportation sectors.