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13/11/2018

TRESCAL ANNOUNCES TWO ACQUISITIONS IN THE USA AND IN FRANCE

Paris, November 13th, 2018

Trescal, the international specialist in calibration services, announces the acquisition of Diamond Technical Services (DTS) based in the United States (Boston) and the acquisition of ACTEAM Industries in France (Nantes).

Founded in 2003, DTS is a ANAB ISO 17025 (2005) accredited calibration laboratory with skills in dimensional, pressure and temperature, particularly in accordance to the requirements of AMS 2750E specifications. DTS employs 23 people and its sales reached $ 2.5 million in 2017.

The CEO, Timothy Mullen, will remain in his current position to pursue the development and the integration of the company within Trescal Group.

Founded in 2006, ACTEAM is the French leader in high-accuracy assembly tools and also provides COFRAC accredited calibration services in torque. The company employs 12 people and its sales reached a turnover of 2.1 million euros in 2017. The company addresses all industrial sectors in particular Aeronautics, Automotive, Transport and Energy.

The founder and CEO, Christophe Poisson, will remain in his current position to pursue the development and the integration of the company within Trescal.

Guillaume Caroit, Trescal Deputy CEO, said:

“We are very happy to welcome DTS in Trescal in the USA. We are broadening our technical offer in the Boston area now addressing customers in the Aerospace as well as in Life science and Food industries. With the acquisition of Acteam Industries, we complete our services in torque with a multi-brand expertise unmatched in France and in Europe for the maintenance and repair of assembly tools and equipment. "

These are the 3rd and 4th acquisitions carried out with the support of the main shareholder OMERS.

01/10/2018

TRESCAL IS AWARDED WITH THE PREFERRED SUPPLIER STATUS FOR BOSCH GROUP

Paris, September 28th, 2018.

Robert Bosch GmbH the leading global supplier of technology and services offering innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected industry has awarded Trescal, the worldwide specialist in calibration services with the status of Preferred Supplier globally.
This agreement recognizes Trescal’s with superior competence and performance in calibrations and related services.
Trescal will carry out in their own laboratories calibrations and repairs for physical, mechanical, electrical and dimensional test and measurement equipment in all the countries where the group is implemented and will bring onsite services in all other countries.
Enrico Wolf Key Account Manager says :
“We are very proud to be recognized as a Preferred Supplier of Bosch Group. This award demonstrates we deliver high quality services and how we are able to customize our services for each individual requirement of Bosch.”

17/05/2018

Trescal Canada to showcase calibration expertise at the CANSEC 2018

Trescal Canada will be showcasing its capabilities in the defense sector during the CANSEC trade show, which will take place on May 30 and May 31st, 2018 in Ottawa.

The CANSEC is one of Canada’s biggest Defense & Security trade show, welcoming more than 11 000 attendees and government officials every year.

Trescal Canada who is now a member of the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries (CADSI) will be presenting its range of services for the test and measurement instrument in particular its skills and experience for the aeronautic and defense sector.

Trescal Canada combines one site in Montreal and two in Toronto employing altogether 51 people to the service of various industrial sectors, including the Aeronautic, Automotive and Defence industries.

With this first participation in the CANSEC trade show 2018, Trescal Canada highlights its proximity to customers and the ability to offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of the industry.

Pierre Tetrault, President of Trescal Canada states: “I am convinced that we will be able to bring our expertise to the other members, as Trescal is the only metrology supplier with a global presence, as well as having a large experience and knowledge in the field of defense.”

For further information, visit booth 117, where Trescal will be participating at the CANSEC in Ottawa on May 30 and May 31st, 2018. 

10/04/2018

TRESCAL ACQUIRES SFINT IN FRANCE

Trescal announces the acquisition of SFINT, specialized in temperature measurement.

Founded in 1972 and based in Marolles en Brie (France), SFINT employs 32 people with a sales turnover of 4 million Euros in 2017. The company provides in-house COFRAC accredited calibration services. SFINT also manufactures a wide range of temperature sensors and probes (thermocouples) as well as on-site services, especially furnaces calibration according to the Aerospace Standard AMS 2750E. 

The General Manager, Olivier Garçon, will remain in his current position to pursue the development of the company within Trescal Group.

« We are very pleased that SFINT has joined Trescal. Through this acquisition we will reinforce our national coverage and accelerate our international development. Therefore it’s with great enthusiasm and optimism that we foresee our common future. » says Olivier Garçon, General Manager, SFINT.

« It is a great pleasure to welcome SFINT and their employees within the Trescal Group. It allows us to strengthen our skills in temperature, and to provide an extensive offer of probes and thermocouples to our customers » François Moïse, Deputy General Manager Trescal SA.

This is the 32nd and the last acquisition carried out with the support of the main shareholder Ardian. 

05/04/2018

TRESCAL ANNOUNCES FOUR ACQUISITIONS IN BRAZIL, GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES

Trescal announces the acquisitions of Vale Balanças, San Jose dos Campos (Brazil); Aicher Kalibrierdienst in Biberach (Germany); Atlas Copco calibration activity in Germany and Massachusetts Metrology in Boston (USA). These acquisitions will add circa €6m turnover to the Group.

Founded in 2009 in Sao Jose dos Campos, Vale Balanças, IPEM accredited, provides calibration and maintenance services for scales up to 80 tons and employs 7 people. The two founders Ademir Pereira and Julio Cesar Moraes will remain with Trescal in their current positions.

Founded in 1997 and based in Biberach, Aicher Kalibrierdienst is a DakkS accredited calibration laboratory specializing in the Life Science industry and employs 10 people. The founder and current CEO, Mr. Aicher, will remain in his current position to develop the Life Science portfolio for Trescal in Germany.

The calibration activity of Atlas Copco is a three laboratories, DakkS accredited, entity which operates from Wetzlar, Kiel and Munich. These one-stop-shop laboratories have good capabilities in electrical and mechanical calibration and employ 36 people for a turnover of €3,5m.

Founded in 1977 and based in the Boston area, Massachusetts Metrology is an A2LA accredited calibration laboratory specializing in temperature and pressure, notably heat treatment according to the AMS 2750E standard for the aerospace industry. Massachusetts Metrology employ 8 people and are active in the aerospace, food and pharmaceuticals industries. Richard Rothstein, the current CEO and owner will remain in his current position to continue the development of Trescal in Massachusetts.

These acquisitions are the 28th, 29th , 30th and 31st acquisitions since the change of ownership to Ardian in July 2013.