Phenna Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, Inc., a leading provider of metallurgical, materials and microscopy testing services headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA.
The acquisition further strengthens Phenna Group's specialist materials testing capabilities across North America, enhancing its ability to support customers operating in highly regulated industries with specialist testing, technical assurance and compliance services.
About Sturbridge Metallurgical Services (SMS)
Founded in 1990, SMS has established itself as a leader in its field, delivering accredited technical testing and analysis services that help customers across the aerospace and defence, medical device and industrial sectors verify material performance, investigate failures and meet demanding quality and regulatory requirements.
SMS is particularly recognised for its expertise in aerospace testing, providing customers with the specialist technical assurance required to support the safety, integrity and performance of critical components and materials.
The acquisition strengthens Phenna Group's metallurgical and mechanical testing capabilities while creating highly complementary opportunities alongside Hansen Aerospace. Together, the businesses enable Phenna to offer aerospace customers a broader range and more comprehensive technical assurance offering throughout the lifecycle of critical aerospace components and materials.
Courtney Grimes, President of Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, shared: "Joining Phenna Group marks an exciting new chapter for SMS. We are incredibly proud of the reputation and technical expertise we have built over the last three decades, and we are excited to continue that journey as part of an international group that shares our commitment to technical excellence, customer service and long-term growth. We look forward to the opportunities this partnership creates for our employees, our customers and our business."
Eric D'Orio, Divisional Managing Director, Americas at Phenna Group, commented: "SMS is an outstanding addition to our Industrials Division in the Americas. Courtney and the team have built a highly respected business with exceptional technical expertise and strong customer relationships. Together with Hansen Aerospace and our wider North American businesses, SMS strengthens our specialist materials testing capabilities and enables us to provide aerospace customers with an even broader range of complementary destructive and non-destructive testing services."
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, added: "SMS is another excellent example of the specialist businesses we look to partner with. The team has developed market-leading expertise in metallurgical and materials testing, providing critical technical assurance services to customers operating in some of the world's most demanding industries. We are delighted to welcome Courtney and the entire SMS team to Phenna Group. Together with Hansen Aerospace, SMS strengthens our ability to provide customers with a broader range of specialist testing services further enhances our aerospace offering across North America and fits perfectly with our international growth strategy."
SMS further strengthens the Group's expertise in metallurgical and materials testing while complementing its existing aerospace and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
SMS reflects Phenna Group's continued investment in market-leading specialist TICC businesses serving mission-critical sectors around the world.
For more information about Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, visit www.smslabs.com
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