SGS Strengthens North American Operations with Acquisition of RTI Laboratories

SGS Strengthens North American Operations with Acquisition of RTI Laboratories

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired RTI Laboratories, a leading environmental and materials testing service provider in Detroit, Michigan. The acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in PFAS analysis and materials testing while enhancing its regional presence in the Midwest. The move supports SGS’s broader strategy to diversify services and meet the growing demand for environmental and materials testing solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 21-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has announced the acquisition of RTI Laboratories, a prominent provider of environmental and materials testing services based in Detroit, Michigan. This strategic acquisition strengthens SGS’s presence in North America, significantly enhancing its capabilities to meet the growing demands of its clients. The acquisition also brings 30 skilled employees into the SGS team, further bolstering its expertise and resources.

“The acquisition of RTI Laboratories is an important milestone in our Strategy 27 roadmap,” said Marcus Maguire, Head of Environment, Health, and Safety at SGS North America. “It positions SGS as a frontrunner in PFAS analysis, marking the addition of our eighth PFAS laboratory and our fifth certified by the Department of Defense. This acquisition also increases our capacity to support clients across the Midwest.”

RTI Laboratories’ integration further strengthens SGS’s material testing offerings, now including metallurgical testing, alloy chemistry, failure analysis, and paint and coating evaluations. “With this expansion, SGS can now offer a wider range of testing services and an enhanced local presence in Michigan, including convenient pickup and courier services,” Maguire added.

This acquisition plays a crucial role in SGS’s ongoing strategy to diversify its services, tapping into the rising demand for comprehensive environmental and materials testing. The addition of RTI Laboratories aligns with SGS’s goal of continuously expanding its capabilities to support the evolving needs of both commercial and Federal government clients.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 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, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, 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 CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

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SOURCE: SGS