A Black Country calibration business has been bought out by an East Midlands rival undergoing a rapid expansion.
GT Certification has been acquired in an undisclosed deal by Leicester outfit Construction Testing Solutions. The Tipton-based company employs 39 staff and operates across the UK.
It is a well-established construction materials and torque and force calibration business, providing a variety of services to developers, construction contractors, specialist industrial flooring companies and other local and national industries.
Construction Testing Solutions provides construction consulting and testing services and this latest deal is the seventh since it received private equity investment from Palatine in 2018.
It said the buyout of GT Certification would further expand its existing construction materials testing and calibration testing capability.
GT Certification's managing director Gary Thompson said: "This is an exciting step for GT and I'm delighted to be continuing to support the future growth of the combined business and integration process.
"Since starting in 2001, GT has been providing market-leading torque and force calibration testing and certification and materials testing services to the sector and now existing clients will also benefit from CTS's extensive experience and knowledge within the testing, inspection and compliance industry."
Phil Coles, chief executive of Construction Testing Solutions, added: "I'm delighted to welcome the GT Certification team to the CTS Group.
"Continuing to grow our capabilities and expand our portfolio while at the same time growing and further strengthening our client relationships across our business is critical to our ongoing success and is at the very heart of our strategy.
"The acquisition of GT Certification continues to support our overall strategy and ambition to become the industry-leading provider for all associated services to the construction sector through a robust programme of acquisitions and organic growth.
"Both myself and the business are excited about working with Gary and welcoming the GT team to the CTS Group.
"Our ability to leverage the greater scale in materials testing and the enhanced capability that the calibration operation brings to the group makes our businesses stronger together.
"This acquisition complements the previous deals announced over the past two years and reinforces our commitment to growth through attracting complementary businesses and market-leading talent."
Tom Hustler, investment director at Palatine Private Equity, said: "The latest acquisition for CTS further establishes the business as a highly active player in the construction services marketplace.
"Phil and the management team at CTS have a strong track record of identifying and integrating acquisitions and we continue to support their ambitious strategic growth plan."
Law firm Browne Jacobson advised Construction Testing Solutions on the deal.
