Cotecna Group Acquires Energon Labs
Strengthening Global Pharmaceutical Testing Capabilities and Expanding its Presence in India
Acquisitions
Cotecna aims to grow both organically and through acquisitions to further reinforce its position as a challenger in the TIC industry.
In order to expand our presence in key markets and major business sectors, Cotecna pursues a policy of strategic acquisitions targeting leading companies in the areas of analysis, inspection and certification.
2026
Energon Labs
Energon Labs is a cGMP-compliant, USFDA-inspected analytical testing laboratory based in Hyderabad, India’s leading pharmaceutical and life sciences hub. Operating from a state-of-the-art 27,000 sq. ft. facility, Energon is equipped with advanced analytical instrumentation and modern laboratory infrastructure to serve the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Packaging industries.
Energon provides accurate, reliable, and timely analytical testing solutions that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence, data integrity, and customer-centric service, the laboratory helps clients address complex analytical requirements and meet evolving global regulatory expectations.
2025
Suolo e Salute
Suolo e Salute has its origins in the Suolo e Salute Association, founded in 1969 and a pioneer in the promotion of organic agriculture. It is the leading control and certification body for organic in Italy, with over 23,500 certified organic operators and more than 700,000 hectares under inspection, representing 30% of the country’s organic farmland. Suolo e Salute is a leader in organic certification and has for years also provided services under other quality agri-food certification schemes.
2024
Hangzhou Jianchuang Testing Co., Ltd (HJC)
Cotecna announces its acquisition of Hangzhou Jianchuang Testing Co., Ltd (HJC), a Chinese laboratory dedicated to softline testing in the growing e-commerce market. Established in Hangzhou, the hub for Chinese e-commerce and local brands, in 2015, HJC offers rapid testing services for a diverse range of softline products from hundreds of online brands.
Extensive Standard Technical Services Co., Ltd. (ESTS)
Extensive Standard Technical Services Co., Ltd. (ESTS) is a third-party certification body and second-party audit firm, specializing in social compliance, sustainability, green and low carbon initiatives, food safety, and quality systems. ESTS is headquartered in Hong Kong and in Zhejiang province China, with oversea subsidiaries/networks supporting regional and global brands to enhance their supply chain ESG initiatives.
2023
Activation Geological Services (AGS)
Located in Coquimbo, Chile, with branches in Antofagasta and Copiapó, AGS Lab works under the ISO/IEC NCh17025:2017 and ISO 9000:2015 standards, providing fast, accurate and high-quality mineral, environmental testing and sampling services,
Geo-Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1964 in Mumbai, Geo-Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. has become one of the largest and most dynamic independent testing and inspection organizations, both in India and internationally, providing a full spectrum of services across multiple industries.
2022
Shenzhen Toby Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2004 and privately owned, Toby is one of the most promising E&E testing laboratories in Shenzhen – an innovation and technology hub in China. Toby operates under CMA and ISO 17025 accreditations from CNAS and A2LA. It employs more than 90 professionals at two laboratory sites in Shenzhen.
Agronômica
AGRONOMICA employs 45 technicians and is specialized in phytosanitary diagnosis analysis, analysis of biological control products for agronomic use, and seeds testing, operating throughout Brazil and abroad.
ACT Lab
ACT Lab is an ISO/IEC accredited laboratory consultation services company that conducts consumer product safety and compliance testing for an active world. Specialties include the mechanical and chemical testing of bikes and accessories, helmets, e-mobility products, children’s products, and additional sporting goods. ACT Lab’s services extend beyond testing with an industry-leading team of experts providing individualized guidance on product evaluation, research and development, auditing, and quality control.
ECS Eurocargo Services
ECS Eurocargo Services is a market leader in the supervision business of grain, oilseeds, feedstuffs, and liquid agri-bulk commodities. With presence in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and the Baltics, ECS EUROCARGO provide fast and efficient services without compromising on the highest standards of quality. Their local knowledge combined with a global network of partners ensures they can provide tailor-made solutions to Nordic customers and international operators alike.
2021
Wimpey Laboratory
Established in UAE in 2006, Wimpey Laboratories is an analytical testing and calibration laboratory that provides advanced qualitative standardization facilities of Testing, Inspection, and Consultancy services across the globe. The scope of services comprises food, cosmetics, civil construction material testing, chemical analysis, geotechnical investigation, consumer products, petroleum products, paints, electrical testing, environmental monitoring, and calibration. Wimpey Laboratories has various accreditations and approvals from different bodies such as EIAC, ENAS, IAS, SASO, etc. with more than 280 FTEs.
Baier
Founded in 2013 and privately owned, Baier is one of the largest food safety testing laboratories in Shandong Province – the major agri-food production region in China. Baier operates under ISO17025 and CMA accreditations with comprehensive chemical, biochemical, microbiological, and physical testing capabilities. It employs 200 professionals and processes over 40,000 samples a year and serves a wide range of government and commercial clients across agriculture and food industries.
Fitosoil
Fitosoil provides its clients with a complete range of services from agronomy to chemical testing on a wide range of products, with a focus on fruits and vegetables and fertilizers. The company holds a leading position in the fertilizer sector, for which they have developed advanced analytical techniques at international level and enjoy one of the largest accreditation scopes in Europe.
2020
Beijing Cotecna Kaixin Certification
Founded in 1998, Beijing Cotecna Kaixin Certification has been a preferred service partner by over 10,000 customers in multi-industry sectors. The company has issued over 16,000 certificates until 2019, covering a comprehensive range of system certification and product certification services.
2019
Neotron
Founded in 1975, Neotron is one of the largest analytical laboratories in Europe, offering chemical, biochemical, microbiological, physical and sensory analysis services.
Neotron employs over 550 employees and performs 2,000 accredited tests and processes close to 300,000 samples per year at its state-of-the-art laboratory in Modena, Italy.
2018
Shiva Analyticals
Founded in 1997, Shiva is one of India’s leading analytical testing laboratories, providing a range of solutions across numerous sectors, including food and beverages, minerals and ores, fuels and oils, pharmaceuticals, and industrial hygiene.
2017
NofaGroup
Founded in 2004, NofaGroup is a leading European laboratory for the testing of food and feed products.
Operating from a state-of-the-art laboratory based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with additional labs in the Ukraine, NofaGroup performs analyses on over 43,000 samples a year, including dioxins, PCBs, GMOs, heavy metals and pesticides.
Timex Surveyors
Timex is one of the leading inspection and testing companies in Romania. Specialized in providing agricultural, fumigation, fertilizer, mineral and metal services, it operates out of its headquarters in Constanta, and various strategic locations in the country.
Supported by more than 100 highly skilled professionals, a state of the art ISO17025 laboratory, and mobile testing units, Timex offers a comprehensive coverage in the #1 Black Sea port, Constanta, and Romania as a whole.
2015
CoalLab
Founded in 2007, CoalLab is a leader in South Africa in the coal mining and export industry, offering sampling, analysis, certification and consulting services.
CoalLab operates a number of laboratory facilities dedicated to providing coal-related services. It also has a world-renowned consulting division, supporting national and international coal companies with quality and sampling needs.
2014
Elite
Founded in 1982, Elite is a Philippines based inspection company with expertise in various commodities including coal and mineral ores, petroleum products, steel and steel products, agricultural commodities, and chemicals.
Elite operates one of the biggest teams of qualified marine cargo surveyors and engineers of any non-government organization in the Philippines.
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