Wendel : Bureau Veritas becomes the market leader in consumer products services in Mexico through the acquisition of “ANCE S.A. de C.V.”

Asociación de Normalización y Certificación is the Mexican leader in testing and conformity services for consumer electrical and electronic products. The company is a strategic partner to a wide portfolio of domestic clients including manufacturers, retailers, importers, and brands in Mexico and worldwide. The company employs around 400 people in its various laboratories across the country and generated revenue of c. €21 million in 2023.

This acquisition significantly enhances Bureau Veritas's Consumer Products Services presence in the Americas, as it enters a large and growing domestic market with increasing regulatory requirements for quality, safety and energy efficiency.

"The integration of ANCE S.A de C.V.'s labs and technical knowledge provides an excellent platform for growth in the Americas. In addition, the company is fully aligned with our Consumer Products strategy to diversify into new segments and new geographies," said Hinda Gharbi, CEO of Bureau Veritas.

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