SGS Strengthens North American Presence in Emergency Management and Safety Solutions with H2Safety Acquisition

SGS Strengthens North American Presence in Emergency Management and Safety Solutions with H2Safety Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired H2Safety, a leading Canadian provider of emergency management and operational safety solutions, to bolster its Health & Safety offering in North America. This acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in key areas such as emergency management, business continuity, and regulatory compliance, enhancing its ability to support clients in protecting people and critical infrastructure. The acquisition comes in response to increasing demand for safety services in the region and strengthens SGS’s position in the market.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 4-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has announced the acquisition of H2Safety, a Canadian leader in emergency management and operational safety solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens SGS’s Health & Safety offering in North America, responding to the growing demand for safety services in the region.

With this move, SGS expands its presence and capabilities in key areas such as emergency management, business continuity, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. The integration of H2Safety’s team of 86 experts allows SGS to enhance its ability to help clients protect people, the work environment, and critical infrastructure, while ensuring robust safety standards across various sectors.

The acquisition offers SGS a valuable opportunity to leverage its global expertise and scale, further solidifying its position as a key player in the safety services market in North America.

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