(IN BRIEF) SGS has signed an agreement to sell its US powertrain testing operations to Columbia River Partners, a private equity firm specializing in industrials, business services, and IT services. The divested operations encompass combustion engine services, powertrain component testing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Columbia River, divestment, Frankie Ng, partnership, SGS, US Powertrain Testing Operations
(IN BRIEF) Géraldine Picaud will assume the role of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at SGS starting from December 1, 2023. She brings over 25 years of experience in finance and has previously served as Group CFO in prominent companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Dominik de Daniel, Frankie Ng, Géraldine Picaud, leadership, SGS Group CFO
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) SGS, líder mundial en inspección, análisis y certificación, ha adquirido el negocio de análisis y los activos de Asmecruz, una cooperativa de productores de mejillón en Boiro, España. El laboratorio de Asmecruz ofrece una amplia gama de … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Science, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged adquisición, análisis, analisis de biotoxinas, analisis de pescados y mariscos, ASMECRUZ, Boiro, España, Frankie Ng, ISO/IEC 17025, laboratorio Asmecruz, mejilloneras, mercado alimentario español, microbiologico, SGS, SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA GALLEGA
(IN BRIEF) SGS, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification, has acquired the testing business and assets of Asmecruz, a cooperative of mussel producers in Boiro, Spain. Asmecruz’s laboratory provides a wide range of microbiological and biotoxin analysis services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Science, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, ASMECRUZ, Asmecruz laboratory, biotoxins analysis, Boiro, Frankie Ng, ISO/IEC 17025, microbiological, mussels producers, seafood testing, SGS, SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA GALLEGA, Spain, Spanish food market, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS has agreed to sell its Netherlands-based Subsurface Consultancy (SSC) business to Sproule, a Canadian energy consultancy firm. The SSC provides services such as reserves certification, seismic interpretation, and integrated reservoir studies to clients in the upstream energy … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 2-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced the expansion of its cybersecurity footprint in the US market by acquiring Penumbra Security, Inc., a recognized leader providing various types of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, conformance testing, cryptographic modules, Cybersecurity, FIPS 140-2/3, Frankie Ng, Information Security, National Voluntary Laboratory Programs, Penumbra Security, SGS, testing security, TIC connectivity
(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) GENEVA, 2-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, das weltweit führende Prüf-, Inspektions- und Zertifizierungsunternehmen, hat die Erweiterung seines Unternehmens bekannt gegeben Cybersicherheitspräsenz auf dem US-Markt durch die Übernahme von Penumbra Security, Inc., einem anerkannten Marktführer, der verschiedene Arten von Konformitätstests … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Akquisition, conformance testing, cryptographic modules, Cybersecurity, Cybersicherheit, FIPS 140-2/3, Frankie Ng, Information Security, Informationssicherheit, Konformitätsprüfung, kryptografische Module, National Voluntary Laboratory Programs, Penumbra Security, SGS, testing security, Testsicherheit, TIC connectivity, TIC-Konnektivität
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 8-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced the company will strengthen its leading global position in the cosmetics and personal care testing market with the acquisition of proderm GMBH … Read the full press release
(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) GENEVA, 8-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, le leader mondial des tests, de l’inspection et de la certification, a annoncé que la société renforcera sa position de leader mondial sur le marché des tests cosmétiques et de soins … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Sulphur Experts Inc. to add up to its Sustainability Solutions. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, carbon, engineering consulting, Frankie Ng, SGS, sulfur, sulfur content, Sulphur Experts, Toby Reeks
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 18-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — At SGS, sustainability is both integral to our strategy and has become critical to all our stakeholders. We are committed to adding Value to Society through our own operations to enable a better, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged categorization, energy transition, ESG Assurance Services, EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities, framework, Frankie Ng, operations, Paula Ordoñez, Principles for Responsible Investment, quantification, Responsible Supply Chain, services, SGS, supply chain, sustainability, Sustainability Matrix, Sustainability Solutions, TIC industry, traceability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, value chains, value creation, Value to Society
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 4-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announces that Engineering Control Limited (ECL) is now part of its Group. Headquartered in New Zealand, ECL is a consultancy company focusing on process automation and functional safety of process systems across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, automation, Beverage, Consultancy, cybersecurity services, ECL, FOOD, Frankie Ng, gas, Greg Chapman, Guy Heaysman, Industrial, oil, power, process systems, SGS
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, Switzerland, 8-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS acquires nationally recognized clinical research organization serving the cosmetic and personal care industry, Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Inc. (Stephens). “This acquisition expands SGS’s Consumer & Retail service portfolio in the … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 25-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS presented with the Building Public Trust Award 2019 for the Best Integrated Report in Switzerland at the PwC awards ceremony in Frankfurt on October 22, 2019. These awards endorses companies that are … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Germany, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Awards, Building Public Trust Award, Frankie Ng, Integrated Report, PwC, reporting, SGS, sustainability, transparency
(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 1-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS acquires the business and assets of the personal protective equipment (PPE) testing and certification activities of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH). FIOH, based in Helsinki, Finland, is previously operated as … Read the full press release
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Inter-Basic Resources, Inc. (IBR), based in Grass Lake, Michigan, USA and Milton Keynes, UK. GENEVA, 18-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — IBR is a leading provider of state-of-the-art testing and verification for air and fluid … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, filtration, Frankie Ng
SGS today publishes its ninth annual Sustainability Report. This report is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) G4 reporting framework at “Comprehensive” level, and it provides a detailed account of our sustainability approach. GENEVA, 19-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — For the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, Switzerland
Tagged carbon neutral, Frankie Ng, greenhouse, greenhouse gas emissions, human rights, LTIR, SGS, sustainability, TRIR, volunteering
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Central Illinois Grain Inspection, Inc. (CIGI), based in Bloomington, Illinois, USA. GENEVA, 10-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CIGI is a USDA licensed agency inspecting grains and bi-products for export and domestic quality settlements with … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Central Illinois Grain Inspection, CIGI, Frankie Ng, SGS
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Laagrima, headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco. GENEVA, 21-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Laagrima offers testing analysis for the food and hospitality markets in Morocco, and is ISO 17025 accredited. Founded in 2002 and privately owned, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged Casablanca, food and hospitality testing analysis company, Frankie Ng, Laagrima, SGS
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of a controlling stake in C-Labs SA, Chiasso, Switzerland. Chiasso, Switzerland, 21-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Founded in 2016, C-Labs is an Industry 4.0 startup, developing solutions for transforming food regulatory compliance. It adopts the … Read the full press release
GENEVA, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets and license of John R. McCrea Agency, Inc. (McCrea), an official designated inspection agency licensed by the US Department of Agriculture. McCrea is active in the … Read the full press release
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of CyberMetrix Inc. (CMX) based in Columbus, Indiana, USA. GENEVA, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — CMX provides test cells, equipment and services to meet the complex testing requirements of engine and power systems. Since its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Switzerland
Tagged CyberMetrix Inc., Frankie Ng, SGS
GENEVA, 4-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets and operations of Accutest Laboratories, the fifth largest full service environmental testing company in the United States. In combination with SGS’s existing operations, this creates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged Accutest Laboratories, environmental testing company, Frankie Ng, SGS
GENEVA, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Quality Compliance Laboratories Inc. (QCL). Based in Markham (Toronto), Ontario with a satellite laboratory in Montreal, Quebec, QCL is a GMP compliant laboratory providing analytical testing to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged Canadian GMP compliant laboratory, Frankie Ng, Quality Compliance Laboratories Inc., SGS
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