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17/07/2018

TRESCAL ACQUIRES METRICCONTROL IN THE NETHERLANDS

Trescal announces the acquisition of MetricControl, a RvA accredited calibration laboratory based in Hengelo (The Netherlands).

Formerly known as NMi Inspection and Calibration, MetricControl employs 35 people and provides in-house and on-site calibration services. The company is RVA accredited and has skills in the following domains: Electrical, Time Frequency, Dimensional, Mass (Scales), Pressure and Torque. Its sales reached € 3,5 million in 2017.

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

Guillaume Caroit, Trescal Deputy CEO, said: “We are very happy to welcome MetricControl within Trescal Benelux. MetricControl and Jaap will help strengthen our leadership in the area. ”

This is the 2nd acquisition carried out with the support of the main shareholder OMERS.

07/06/2017

Trescal, partner of the Aeronautics and Space industry, to take part in the 2017 International Paris Air Show

Trescal continues to strengthen its position at the heart of the aerospace and defence markets through new and existing partnerships. Representing over € 10 million per year, the business segment represents approximately 45 per cent of Trescal sales – highlighting the importance of the Paris Air Show to the Group.

Thanks to its global "One-Stop-Shop" offering in calibration services and its proven expertise in calibration management, the Group is able to guarantee a high level of quality and consolidate its unmatched position in the global market.

Trescal group participates in numerous aeronautical trade shows around the world (Bourget, Farnborough, Berlin, Marrakech, Singapore) and participates in many of the shows with its Starduster SA300 Trescal biplane.

Returning from its partnership mission with the Patrouille de France in the USA and Canada, the Trescal plane will once again take to the skies at the Paris Show, performing aerobatic demonstrations during the air show. Trescal pursues its strategy of supporting its clients where they are established through  acquisitions, industrial investments and the creation of new laboratories in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.
For industrial players in the aeronautics sector, Trescal wants to be a true partner capable of providing initiatives programs for their international projects.

Trescal will be present at the Paris Air Show June 19-25, 2017: Hall 2B - Stand E 155

02/05/2017

Trescal acquires Acucal Inc. in the USA

Trescal is proud to announce the acquisition of Acucal Inc., a leading calibration services provider present in Virginia, North Carolina, Arizona and Hawaii, USA.
This transaction consolidates Trescal's geographical footprint and technical coverage in the United States and has been completed with the support of Ardian, its majority shareholder.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, Acucal is A2LA-accredited and has strong technical skills in DC / Low Frequency and RF / Microwave. Besides its four laboratories, the company also operates through a fleet of six state-of-the-art mobile laboratories throughout the country. With a turnover of around $ 5.3 million, the company employs 40 people and is mostly active in the Electronics, Aeronautics and Defense sectors.
Acucal's founder and managing director, Thomas Efaw, will remain in his current position and will report to Kathy Boyd, Trescal Inc. President.

With this acquisition, Trescal's network will include 20 laboratories in the US, with 450 employees. It is the 22nd acquisition since Ardian takeover in July 2013.

Guillaume Caroit, Trescal Deputy CEO, said: "We are thrilled with Acucal joining us. Their geographical presence is a perfect fit, particularly in Arizona and Virginia. Acucal's broad experience in operating mobile laboratories will provide flexibility and additional reach for the upcoming national tenders. "

Thibault Basquin, Managing Director Ardian Mid Cap Buyout, added: "This new acquisition demonstrates the commitment of Trescal's management and Ardian to actively pursue the strategy of targeted acquisitions in North America. The market is still very fragmented with strong possibilities for growth. This is another example of how Ardian supports its portfolio companies in their ambitious international development plans."

03/04/2017

Trescal acquires Gebhardt Instruments in Germany

Trescal is proud to announce the acquisition of Gebhardt Instruments, a German calibration services provider based in Ruhla (Thuringia). The transaction consolidates Trescal’s geographical footprint and technical coverage in Germany. It will enable Trescal in Germany to optimize their logistics process and to reduce turnaround time for customers thanks to the central geographical location of Gebhardt Instruments. This acquisition has been completed with the support of Ardian, its majority shareholder.

Founded in 1993, Gebhardt Instruments is a DAkkS accredited laboratory specialized in dimensional and hardness calibration and have excellent repair capabilities for hardness testers and dimensional measurement instruments. The company employs 17 people, generates a turnover of 1,2 M€ and is highly active in the automotive sector.
This acquisition is the twenty first acquisition since the change of ownership to Ardian in July 2013.

27/03/2017

Trescal participates with French Air Force PAF tour of U.S.

Trescal, the fastest growing instrument calibration and services company in the U.S., announces its participation with the French Air Force’s precision aerobatic
demonstration team, the Patrouille de France (PAF) during its tour of the U.S.  The PAF tour commemorates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War One (WWI).

It has been more than 30 years since the PAF performed in North America. Trescal, with global headquarters in France, is one of a few companies invited to be partners on this exceptional mission which underscores the strong historical relationship between France and the Unites States. The dates of the tour are March 23 – May 6.

Formed in 1952, the PAF flies eight Alpha‐Jet aircraft.

Trescal was chosen as a symbol of the excellence of the French SME, strongly established in the United States and which continues to invest massively as well as for its advanced expertise very related to the aeronautics and defense sector.

“Trescal has a longstanding relationship with the aeronautics, defense and pace industries throughout the world,” says Kathy Boyd, president of Trescal, Inc. in the U.S. “Globally, the group generates more than 50% of its sales in this market sector. We are proud to be part of such an important event with such a dynamic presence.”

“I sincerely thank the French Air Force and also the French Government to allow a mid‐size company like us to participate in such a unique event with our US and Canadian friends, combining industry and history ! and with our aerobatic aircraft included in the program !!!” adds Olivier Delrieu CEO Trescal Group.

Trescal’s Aerobatics Plane Joins the Tour

The partnership with the French Air Patrol is highlighted by the participation of the Trescal Starduster SA300 aircraft. This aerobatics biplane is piloted by Jean‐Marc d’Hulst, the Deputy General Manager of Trescal France, a qualified pilot in advanced aerobatics. The Starduster will fly and be on display at air shows attended by the PAF:

  • Melbourne Air Show (April 1‐2) and SUN ‘n FUN (April 4) in Florid
  • Maxwell Air Force Base Air Show in Alabama (April 8‐9)
  • Stewart Air Show in New York (April 23)
  • Aero 150 in Gatineau/Ottawa Canada (April 30)
  • Trescal Mirabel Air show in Montreal Canada (May 1)

Trescal will also take advantage of stopovers by Starduster during the tour to organize private events for its customers and staff in Dallas, Atlanta, and Charlotte.