Growing Together in the USA
Considering the next chapter for your testing, inspection, certification or compliance business? Phenna Group partners with specialist companies across the United States, helping owners plan for succession, access investment and pursue their ambitions.
We understand that a sale affects more than ownership. Your employees, customer relationships and reputation are key. Our approach starts with understanding what you want for your business and the people who have helped build it.
A Partner for the Next Chapter in Your Business
You may want to continue leading your company with greater resources behind you. You may be preparing for retirement, or considering how your management team could take on more responsibility.
We work with owners to explore these priorities together. Technical expertise, local leadership and established relationships remain central to our approach, supported by the experience and resources of a global Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TIC) group.
Our aim is to agree a path that supports your objectives for your company's continued development.
What Joining Phenna can Offer
Investment to support your growth ambitions
Access to the expertise and funds to pursue your priorities, from developing services and expanding testing capacity to strengthening teams and exploring new markets.
Relationships that create opportunities
Joining Phenna connects you with other specialist businesses. Where capabilities complement one another, there are opportunities to exchange knowledge, explore collaboration and offer customers access to broader expertise.
Group support services who know TIC
Our portfolio ranges from aerospace, cybersecurity, food safety, infrastructure, and mining, with centralised, experienced support teams to help manage your technical and regulatory demands.
Succession shaped guided by your plans
Every owner's plans are different. Whether you want to remain involved or prepare for a transition, we take time to understand your priorities and the continuity your team and customers value.
US Businesses are Already Building their Future with Phenna
Hansen Aerospace
Based in Massachusetts, Hansen Aerospace joined Phenna in 2019. It retained its brand and leadership while gaining access to investment and operational support. Subsequent investment helped expand equipment, strengthen the workforce and broaden its aerospace testing capabilities.
For owners considering a sale, Hansen offers a practical example of how continued leadership and investment can work together after acquisition.
Our Specialist Expertise across US Markets
Our US network includes businesses with distinct technical strengths:
- MLA Geotechnical, Texas: geotechnical testing, inspection and engineering expertise rooted in the Austin market.
- RMEC Environmental, Utah: environmental and occupational health and safety services, including regulatory compliance consulting and industrial hygiene.
- Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, Massachusetts: metallurgical, materials and microscopy testing for aerospace, medical device and industrial customers.
The US Business Owners We Want to Meet
We welcome conversations with owners of testing laboratories, inspection companies and other specialist TIC businesses throughout the United States.
Your company might have a regional customer base or serve a highly specialized industry. We are interested in the expertise behind its success and the ambitions that could shape its future.
We look for:
- Strong technical capability and a commitment to quality.
- Customer relationships built on consistent service.
- Leaders who value their people and company culture.
- Shared ambitions for lasting business development.
Contact Your Local Phenna Group M&A Team
Jon Harrison
Group Head of Corporate Development
Jon Harrison
Group Head of Corporate Development
Jon Harrison leads Corporate Development at Phenna Group worldwide. Jon left behind a successful 30-year career in investment banking to join Phenna, a former client, in 2024. Jon was inspired by the opportunity to go deeper and become even more involved in a sector he had spent much of his deal-making career in and had developed a strong affinity for.
At Phenna, Jon is responsible for continuing to build out the global platform, and he and his team focus on identifying and engaging potential partner businesses and welcoming them into the Phenna family. Jon also plays a key role in determining the group's strategic direction and aligning expansion efforts with the group's key priorities. Jon and his team also spend much of their time supporting Phenna's partner businesses to achieve their growth ambitions.
Jon was excited to join the fastest-growing platform in the sector and to harness the dynamic culture typified by deep teamwork and commercial agility to build a systematic and enduring Corporate Development capability.
Jon thrives on building connections both in and out of work and is a firm believer in ensuring people have joy in whatever they do.
Lucie Fowler
Corporate Development Associate - M&A
Lucie Fowler
Corporate Development Associate - M&A
Lucie Fowler is a member of Phenna Group’s Corporate Development team, supporting the Group’s external growth strategy across global markets.
She has worked exclusively within the TICC sector for the past few years, previously working in an origination role at an investment bank. Motivated by the fast-paced, ambitious and successful growth journey that Phenna has been on since 2019, Lucie joined us in 2024.
Lucie supports the Group’s M&A activity by identifying high-quality acquisition opportunities and building strong relationships across the sector. She also works closely with regional, divisional and functional teams to ensure strategic alignment across the Group.
Outside of work, Lucie enjoys cycling, watching sports and travelling.
Get in touch
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell my testing business in the USA to Phenna Group?
Phenna welcomes discussions with US owners of specialist testing, inspection, certification and compliance businesses. An initial conversation helps us understand your services, customers and objectives, and whether there is a suitable fit to join us.
Can I stay involved after selling?
Yes. Phenna encourages founders and managing directors to remain involved after acquisition. Your role and the transition arrangements depend on your ambitions, succession plans and the agreement reached for your business.
Will my business keep its identity?
Preserving the strengths of established businesses is central to our approach. Hansen Aerospace retained its brand and leadership after joining. We discuss identity, operational arrangements and integration with each owner as part of planning the partnership.
Do I need to be ready to sell before getting in touch?
No, you can speak with us while exploring your options. Whether your priority is succession, investment or future growth, an early confidential discussion gives us the opportunity to understand what matters to you.