SGS Completes Acquisition of Applied Technical Services to Accelerate North American Growth

SGS Completes Acquisition of Applied Technical Services to Accelerate North American Growth

(IN BRIEF) SGS has finalized the acquisition of Applied Technical Services following regulatory approval, adding a leading North American provider of testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic services to its portfolio. With more than 2,100 employees, ATS significantly enhances SGS’s technical capabilities and supports its goal to more than double North American sales by 2027. The transaction strengthens SGS’s regional footprint while creating new opportunities for growth, client value, and long-term returns.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 14-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has completed the acquisition of Applied Technical Services (ATS), marking a major milestone in the Group’s expansion strategy in North America. The transaction follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and formally brings ATS, a leading North American provider of specialized testing, inspection, calibration, and forensics services, into the SGS organisation.

The acquisition significantly strengthens SGS’s footprint across the United States and reinforces its ambition to substantially scale its North American business by 2027. With more than 2,100 employees, ATS adds deep technical expertise, a strong safety-driven service culture, and a highly complementary portfolio of services that aligns closely with SGS’s global offering.

ATS is widely recognised for its advanced capabilities across multiple high-value industrial sectors, particularly in specialized testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic engineering. Its integration into SGS is expected to enhance service breadth for clients, create new cross-selling opportunities, and accelerate growth in markets where demand for complex technical assurance solutions continues to rise.

By combining ATS’s established North American presence with SGS’s global scale, digital capabilities, and operational excellence, the Group aims to deliver long-term, sustainable value for customers and shareholders alike. The acquisition represents a major step forward in SGS’s strategy to build a stronger regional platform while maintaining its global leadership position in testing, inspection, and certification services.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

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SOURCE: SGS