Eurofins is looking to strengthen its position in the North American food-testing market after acquiring QC Laboratories in U.S.A. and Experchem in Canada.
Dr. Gilles Martin, CEO Eurofins, the line of competencies and testing QCL is already following are a perfect fit for where Eurofin wants to take its testing footprint in the U.S.
QCL provides testing facilities for environment, dairy, and analytical food tests, with a reference laboratory located outside of Lancaster Laboratories Environmental campus in Pennsylvania.
The Canadian Experchem provides analytical testing services with competence in nutrceuticals testing. Located in Toronto, the lab employs 95 staff and generates revenues in excess of Cdn $10 million.
Martin added that the acquisition of a key facility in Canada will reinforce its capabilities in key niche markets. He hopes that with the expertise Eurofins brings to Experchem will help strengthen its position in Canada.
