SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of LabTox SA, Bienne/Biel, Switzerland. LabTox is a leading Swiss provider of asbestos (bulk material and air), PCB (polychlorobiphenyl) and formaldehyde testing services.
Founded in 2006 and privately owned, LabTox employs 24 staff and is expected to generate revenues of CHF 4 million in 2014.
Following the acquisition of MIS Environmental in the UK and Search Group in the Netherlands, the acquisition of LabTox strengthens the SGS network of environmental laboratories.
“I am very pleased with this acquisition, which besides its European fit, demonstrates our willingness to develop our testing activities in Switzerland,” said Chris Kirk, CEO of SGS.
For further information, please contact:
Jean-Luc de Buman
Corporate Development,
Communications & IR
SGS SA
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CH - 1211 Geneva 1
t: +41-22 739 91 11
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