Environmental Scientifics Group acquires Leeds-based microbiological laboratory, PMS Micro Limited

7 July 2011

ESG extends range of services for its Food Division and provides access to
new markets

Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG), the UK’s leading provider of
testing, inspection and compliance services is pleased to announce it has
acquired PMS Micro Limited through its Food Division – Eclipse Scientific
Group.
Founded in 1986, PMS has become one of the leading independent
microbiological laboratories in the north of England. It offers a
comprehensive range of tests for bacteria and pathogens in foodstuffs, water
and animal feed to customers based locally in Yorkshire, and throughout the
UK.
Mark Wood, Managing Director, Food Division says, “We are delighted to
welcome the PMS team to the group. PMS has an enviable reputation based on
its strong customer focussed ethos and delivery of a quality service, making
it an ideal complementary fit with us. As a result, we have an exciting
opportunity to grow the business further by leveraging our broader
geographic coverage and range of testing, allied to our industry-leading
customer portal, EOS.”
The acquisition marks a further chapter in the ongoing expansion of the Food
Division following the opening of its Mirfield laboratory in January 2010.
PMS customers will have direct access to a wider range of testing –
including nutritional, vitamins and additives, pesticides, and allergen
testing. At the same time, the Food Division will benefit from access to new
markets, namely, retailer due diligence testing.
PMS Managing Director Andy Muirhead adds, “We are extremely pleased to
have joined forces with an organisation that shares the same core values as
PMS, and one that is totally committed to cultivating strong long-term
relationships with its customers. Eclipse Scientific has clearly worked hard
to enhance its heritage as one of the UK’s leading testing organisations
by investing in its excellent facilities across the UK and in its personnel.
We look forward to an exciting future together.”
ESG now has over 30 UKAS accredited laboratories and an employee base
exceeding 1600.