BM TRADA acquired by Exova

The acquisition adds around 340 personnel operating in 16 countries, bringing Exova’s network of specialists worldwide to over 4,400 and also extends the company’s range of certification services and markets served.

High Wycombe-based BM TRADA, an international provider of certification schemes and building products testing services, generates annual revenues in excess of £20m.

Exova said both companies have complementary offerings through internationally recognised certification schemes, all of which will be retained.

“The acquisition of BM TRADA extends our existing certification services, creating a truly global offering and broadening our support to customers in new growth sectors and markets worldwide,” said John Willox, managing director of Exova’s building products and certification division.

“The acquisition also expands our range of building products testing and extends our global reach into eight new countries. I believe we are bringing together two great companies who will now work as one to provide value-added services to our customers worldwide.”

Exova said the move was the latest stage of its strategy of extending the reach of its business and developing its service offering through strategic acquisitions in existing and related markets worldwide.

BM TRADA provides accredited certification services to all major management system standards, chain of custody and sustainable supply chain certification, product and service certification and CE marking. It also provides a range of building materials and system testing.