Cotecna acquires ECS Eurocargo Services in Denmark

Over the years, ECS Eurocargo Services has built up a solid expertise across Europe. 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.

ECS assist clients throughout every link in the supply chain, from primary producer, feed manufacturers, to processing mills, focusing unwaveringly on assuring and documenting the quality and quantity of the goods traded.

This acquisition allows Cotecna to further expand its agriculture inspection and testing activities in Europe. Sebastien Dannaud, CEO of Cotecna, said: “ I am delighted with the acquisition of ECS, which complements perfectly our geographical footprint for agriculture inspection in Europe. It reinforces Cotecna’s position as a global leader in the agriculture market and will allow us to further expand our portfolio of services along the agri-food value chain.”

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. We offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professional and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: government & trade solutions, agriculture, food safety, minerals & metals, and consumer goods & retail. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 5,000 employees in more than 100 offices across approximately 50 countries.