News
27 Jul 2021
AMTIVO has announced the acquisition of EMB Group’s ACM-CCAS and Ascentor brands, in a deal that will add further to the group’s international presence and increase the range of services it can offer to its growing client base.
The acquisition of ACM-CCAS gives Amtivo a scaled international UKAS certification platform with a substantial operation in China and established businesses in 18 other markets across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. It will also strengthen Amtivo’s UK certification offering, notably with the addition of security industry certifications.
With Ascentor joining the group, Amtivo also gains a “military grade” cyber security consulting practice with Intellectual Property that can be used to build upon its range of products for small and medium sized companies.
We are very excited to add QAICL to the Amtivo Group. It is an exceptional fit for the group and its customers. This acquisition extends our international UKAS certification platform further with established offices in China and the Middle East, a very substantial client base in China, Korea and South Asia and certificates in 27 markets across Asia, and Europe. QAICL joining the group will also strengthen Amtivo’s UK certification presence including the addition of Food Packaging certification and expanding our Training offering.
Mike Tims - Amtivo CEO
I am delighted that we have found such a complementary strategic fit in Amtivo for ACM-CCAS and Ascentor. ACM-CCAS’s large overseas footprint adds real international scale to Amtivo’s existing technology enabled Certification Bureaus and Ascentor gives it access to the fast-growing cyber security market. With its ability to invest, I am sure these businesses will grow rapidly under Amtivo’s ownership.
Stephen Smith - EMB CEO
This announcement represents the fourth acquisition for Amtivo Group in 2021.