- In September 2022, ALS acquired HRL Holdings, a leading provider of sampling, laboratory testing, and data management services in the food, environmental, and occupational hygiene sectors. This strategic acquisition aims to expand ALS's services in Australia and New Zealand, opening up more opportunities in the testing market
- In July 2022, Eurofins announced its acquisition of WESSLING, a leading environmental, food, and BioPharma product testing laboratory in Hungary. This acquisition will expand Eurofins' existing presence in the country, which already includes five laboratories specializing in food, feed, environmental, agricultural, and veterinary testing
- In May 2022, SGS, a sea monitoring and oceanography testing services company, acquired Ecotecnos. This acquisition aligns with SGS's strategic plan to expand its industrial and environmental offerings in Chile, strengthening the company's presence in the southern region and enhancing the governance of marine ecosystems there
- In September 2021, Intertek revealed its collaboration with a Scottish Isles telecommunications company to provide the necessary permits, consents, and environmental support documentation for the installation of submarine fiber optic cables connecting the Shetland, Orkney, and Inner Hebrides islands
- In June 2021, Bureau Veritas, in partnership with the Foundation de la Mer and the French Ministry of the Sea, launched the "Ocean Approved" program. This initiative allows Bureau Veritas to recognize companies committed to understanding and improving their impact on the ocean, potentially enhancing the reputation of their services through such government-backed projects
