SGS Acquires Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty Ltd and Metallurgy Pty Ltd
As General Manager - Natural Resources for SGS Australia, I’m excited to announce the acquisition of IMO an industry leader in metallurgical services. At the heart of this acquisition is the IMO team, whose exceptional talent, expertise, and deep industry knowledge will be embraced and valued within the SGS fold. We look forward to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and leveraging their skills to further develop our services and provide even greater value to our clients.
Through the global SGS network, we now have an opportunity to expand these capabilities regionally and internationally, ensuring our clients benefit from world-class technical expertise, operational efficiencies, and the certainty needed in today’s challenging mining environment.
Statement from IMO:
We are excited to announce the beginning of a new opportunity for our team and our clients. By joining SGS we can collectively offer a wider breadth of services with access to facilities and technical support worldwide, backed by global leaders with a shared commitment to high-integrity service. We are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity to our team of passionate and dedicated experts to share their knowledge, develop and integrate with the many services offered through the SGS network. We are looking forward to the journey as we work together in the coming years.
Juan Smith
Natural Resources
NR Geochemistry
t: +61 1300 781 744
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.
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