About Cotecna Home About Acquisitions Acquisitions Cotecna aims to grow both organically and through acquisitions to further reinforce its position as a challenger in the TIC industry. In order to expand our presence in key markets and across core business lines, Cotecna pursues strategic acquisitions of exceptional companies in the fields of testing, inspection and certification. 2021 Baier Founded in 2013 and privately owned, Baier is one of the largest food safety testing laboratories in Shandong Province – the major agri-food production region in China. Baier operates under ISO17025 and CMA accreditations with comprehensive chemical, biochemical, microbiological, and physical testing capabilities. It employs 200 professionals and processes over 40,000 samples a year and serves a wide range of government and commercial clients across agriculture and food industries. Visit Baier Website Cotecna acquires Shandong Baier Testing Corp., Ltd. Cotecna is pleased to announce the acquisition of Shandong Baier Testing Corp., Ltd., a prominent fo… Read More Fitosoil Fitosoil provides its clients with a complete range of services from agronomy to chemical testing on a wide range of products, with a focus on fruits and vegetables and fertilizers. The company holds a leading position in the fertilizer sector, for which they have developed advanced analytical techniques at international level and enjoy one of the largest accreditation scopes in Europe. Visit Fitosoil Website Cotecna acquires Fitosoil Laboratorios SL Cotecna is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fitosoil Laboratorios SL, a leading Spanish labora… Read More 2020 Kaixin Certification Founded in 1998, Kaixin Certification has been a preferred service partner by over 10,000 customers in multi-industry sectors. The company has issued over 16,000 certificates until 2019, covering a comprehensive range of system certification and product certification services. Visit Kaixin Website Cotecna acquires Kaixin Certification (Beijing) Ltd. Cotecna is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Kaixin Certification (Beijin… Read More 2019 Neotron Founded in 1975, Neotron is one of the largest analytical laboratories in Europe, offering chemical, biochemical, microbiological, physical and sensory analysis services. Neotron employs over 550 employees and performs 2,000 accredited tests and processes close to 300,000 samples per year at its state-of-the-art laboratory in Modena, Italy. Visit Neotron website Cotecna acquires Neotron Cotecna announces it has completed the acquisition of Neotron, a global provider of testing services… Read More 2018 Shiva Analyticals Founded in 1997, Shiva is one of India’s leading analytical testing laboratories, providing a range of solutions across numerous sectors, including food and beverages, minerals and ores, fuels and oils, pharmaceuticals, and industrial hygiene. Visit Shiva Analyticals website Cotecna acquires Shiva Analyticals Cotecna Inspection S.A. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Shiva Analyticals (India) Private … Read More 2017 NofaGroup Founded in 2004, NofaGroup is a leading European laboratory for the testing of food and feed products. Operating from a state-of-the-art laboratory based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with additional labs in the Ukraine, NofaGroup performs analyses on over 43,000 samples a year, including dioxins, PCBs, GMOs, heavy metals and pesticides. Visit NofaGroup website Cotecna Inspection S.A. acquires NofaGroup Cotecna Inspection S.A. is very pleased to announce the acquisition of NofaGroup, a leading provider… Read More Timex Surveyors Timex is one of the leading inspection and testing companies in Romania. Specialized in providing agricultural, fumigation, fertilizer, mineral and metal services, it operates out of its headquarters in Constanta, and various strategic locations in the country. Supported by more than 100 highly skilled professionals, a state of the art ISO17025 laboratory, and mobile testing units, Timex offers a comprehensive coverage in the #1 Black Sea port, Constanta, and Romania as a whole. Cotecna Inspection S.A. acquires Timex Surveyors SRL Cotecna Inspection S.A. is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Timex Surveyors SRL, Romania Read More 2015 CoalLab Founded in 2007, CoalLab is a leader in South Africa in the coal mining and export industry, offering sampling, analysis, certification and consulting services. CoalLab operates a number of laboratory facilities dedicated to providing coal-related services. It also has a world-renowned consulting division, supporting national and international coal companies with quality and sampling needs. Cotecna acquires CoalLab Pty Ltd in South Africa Cotecna is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of CoalLab Pty Ltd, a leader in South Africa i… Read More 2014 Elite Founded in 1982, Elite is a Philippines based inspection company with expertise in various commodities including coal and mineral ores, petroleum products, steel and steel products, agricultural commodities, and chemicals. Elite operates one of the biggest teams of qualified marine cargo surveyors and engineers of any non-government organization in the Philippines. Cotecna integrates Elite Inspection in Philippines Cotecna is pleased to announce the integration of Elite Inspection & Technical Services, Inc. (EITSI… Read More How can we help you? To discover how our services can benefit you, or to receive a free, no commitment quotation, please contact us. SEND US A REQUEST SEARCH CONTACT LOCATIONS