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Trescal, a specialist in calibration services, announced on Nov. 2 the acquisition of A+ Métrologie, a subsidiary of the Apave Group, a major player on the French test and measurement market.
Founded in 2000, A+ Métrologie has 14 multi-skilled calibration laboratories spread across the country, employs 320 people (250 of which are engineers and technicians) and achieved a turnover of €27 million in 2016.
This acquisition will allow customers of both companies, Trescal and A+ Métrologie, to benefit from many complementary features including broader offer of accredited calibration services, more extensive measurement capabilities and a greater geographical coverage.
This acquisition was carried out with the support of Ardian, an independent private investment company and majority shareholder of the Trescal Group. It is the 24th acquisition since Ardian ownership in July 2013.
“This sale enables the Apave Group to accelerate its development on its core business: Risk management. With Trescal, we have chosen a major French player [that] offers the best development prospects for this activity in France, as well as abroad for A+ Métrologie. Trescal will be able to rely on the skills and professionalism of its 320 new employees,” said Van Phuc Lê, president of Apave Development and vice-president of Apave.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome A+ Métrologie into the Trescal Group. This is a unique opportunity in France to offer our customers a more complete catalogue of services through a strengthened network of calibration laboratories,” said François Moïse, deputy chief executive officer of Trescal SA.
