Eurofins to reinforce Asia Pacific presence through acquisition
The deal, which is expected to be completed in the next few days, will see Eurofins acquire a 52.6% majority stake in Japan-based product testing company Nihon Kankyo K.K.
The acquisition of Nihon Kankyo, which generated revenue of over €20m in 2011, was agreed for an undisclosed sum.
According to a statement from Eurofins, the acquisition will allow the company to boost its service offerings in Japan and complement its existing activities in food and pharmaceutical testing.
“Nihon Kankyo K.K. is an excellent strategic fit to Eurofins’ existing activities in Japan, and provides a solid entry into the established domestic environmental testing market. Furthermore, it significantly reinforces the Group’s growing presence in the Asia Pacific region,” said Eurofins CEO Dr Gilles Martin.
