Cotecna acquires Wimpey Laboratories in UAE

Established in Dubai in 2006, Wimpey Laboratories operates analytical testing facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The scope of testing services comprises food, cosmetics, environmental, consumer goods, electrical products, petroleum products, construction material testing, and geotechnical investigation. Wimpey Laboratories employs over 280 full-time employees and displays a wide portfolio of accreditations and approvals, including from EIAC, ENAS, IAS, and SASO.

This acquisition allows Cotecna to further expand its network in the UAE and broaden its product testing capabilities. Sebastien Dannaud, CEO of Cotecna, said: “We are glad to welcome Wimpey Laboratories as part of the Cotecna Group. Wimpey will be a key asset to achieve our development plans in the Middle East region. The breadth of Wimpey accreditations and competences underlines our long-term ambition to support developing economies as they increase their regulatory framework around product safety and conformity.”

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.