PRESS RELEASESOCOTEC GROUPACQUIRES FOX CERTIFICATIONAND GAINS A FOOTHOLD IN CERTIFICATION IN GERMANY
SOCOTEC Group's Certification Business Unit, a leader in the Certification field, excellingin management systems as well as in the certification of businesses and individuals, isstrengthening its international presence.
By acquiring FOX Certification GmbH, a German specialist in information security and cybercertification, SOCOTEC intends to reinforce both its geographical development and its spanof certification service offering.

For immediate release – Hamburg and Paris, June 12, 2024
The certification Business Unit of SOCOTEC Group operates in 26 countries through a network of 850 auditors
covering all business sectors. It has been providing a wide range of management systems, services and certifications
for both companies and individuals, for more than 30 years, supporting 20,000 clients worldwide.
FOX Certification, a privately owned company, headquartered south of Munich, is a cyber and information security
specialist. Most of services provided by FOX certification are DAkkS accredited (the German national accreditationbody). With a client portfolio of more than 200 key accounts, the company has built its reputation in the booming
market of IT, cybersecurity and information security.
“Having FOX certification joining the SOCOTEC Group is a strategic move for our certification activities”, says Xavier
Daniel, General Manager of the Certification BU. “It enables us to offer additional quality, environment, safety, andCSR-third-party recognitions to FOX’s clients while developing FOX certification’s activities beyond Germany, byaddressing our current customer needs in the fast-growing market of IT security certification.”
For Hervé Montjotin, CEO of the SOCOTEC Group: “FOX certification’s seasoned team of experts is a unique
opportunity to consolidate our SOCOTEC footprint in Germany. We already have a strong presence in the country
with more than 1,000 employees and have been delivering ETIC services (Engineering Testing Inspection
Certification) for more than 15 years, with leading positions in the Building and Infrastructure sectors as well as in theEOD (explosive ordnance detection) services. A good cultural fit with real entrepreneurial spirit was a key factor tobring us together. ““By joining forces, we will add a strong business vertical to our already successful activities in Germany” adds Ludger
Speier, CEO of SOCOTEC Germany. “Our expansion and ambitions are aimed at delivering the most complete offerto clients. Our holistic approach is definitely what makes us unique”.
“As a DAkkS accredited company, FOX Certification has been offering certifications for critical infrastructures andorganizations for more than 10 years. Aykut Bader, MD of FOX Certification says: "Being part of the SOCOTEC
Group brings FOX Certification the opportunity to offer our long-standing customers a larger portfolio internationally.
Cyber and information security required by regulations, the new European NIS 2 directive or the new ISO 27001:2022
are mandatory for a broad range of organizations in Germany and in Europe."-----------------------------ENDS
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ABOUT SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION BUSINESS UNIT
We are a leading provider of individual and company services, management systems certifications
including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IS 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 19443, ISO 50001,
etc. with more than 20,000 clients currently holding a certification in 26 countries across the world. We
are experienced enough to work with organisations of any size, but we strive to maintain a personal
touch with each client.

ccrosstheMore information on:
https://www.socotec-certification-international.co.uk/
https://www.socotec-certification-international.fr/

ABOUT SOCOTEC GROUP
Accompanying companies for 70 years, the SOCOTEC Group, chaired by Hervé Montjotin, has built its
reputation as an independent trusted third party in the fields of risk management, compliance, safety,
health and environment in the Building, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Industry sectors.
As a guarantor of the integrity, sustainability and performance of built assets, SOCOTEC is developinga range of services in testing, inspection and certification, from technical control, the group's historicalexpertise, to technical consulting and risk management services related to construction, infrastructure
and industrial facilities. Its expertise enables it to support its private and public sector clients throughout
the life cycle of their buildings and equipment in order to strengthen their sustainability.
No. 1 in construction inspection in France, No. 1 in geotechnical services and construction quality control
in the United Kingdom and Italy, the group is a major player in TIC (Testing Inspection Certification)
services in the Construction and Infrastructure sectors in Europe and the United States. The SOCOTEC
group has consolidated revenues of €1.3 billion (53% of which generated outside France) with 250,000
clients. With a presence in 26 countries and 12,000 employees, it has more than 250 external
accreditations, enabling it to act as a trusted third party in many projects.
More information on www.socotec.com

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