SOCOTEC, a global leader in risk management and technical consultancy in construction, real estate and infrastructure, proudly announces the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, a testing and inspection firm that specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental services, materials testing, inspection services, industrial hygiene and occupational safety.

Established in San Diego in 1986, Ninyo & Moore has built a sterling reputation over nearly four decades, specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, materials testing, and inspection services. Their expertise extends to soil and groundwater contamination assessment, site remediation, hazardous building materials assessment, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. Ninyo & Moore’s diverse client base spans both public and private sectors, including schools, hospitals, high-rises, utilities, contractors, developers, and architects.

The acquisition significantly enhances SOCOTEC’s capabilities and expands its geographic coverage to include major states in the western United States; the company operates with 16 offices across California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Utah, and employs approximately 600 professionals – which brings SOCOTEC USA’s total workforce to over 1,300 professionals, doubling SOCOTEC’s size in the United States. In addition, the addition of Ninyo & Moore spearheads the introduction of two new ‘pillars’ to the SOCOTEC USA platform: Infrastructure and Environment. Infrastructure and Environment services already stand as two critical pillars of SOCOTEC’s global offerings, representing over 40% of The SOCOTEC Group’s revenue.

Hervé Montjotin, CEO of the SOCOTEC Group, stated: “The acceleration of our growth and the deployment of our full range of services in the US is one of our major strategic priorities in our 2028 Business Plan. Ninyo & Moore is a perfect fit for SOCOTEC USA that ticks all the boxes. With this acquisition, SOCOTEC aims to complements its existing service offering by expanding its capabilities into geotechnics, geophysics, material testing, and environmental services, thereby strengthening our overall value proposition for customers throughout the United States.”

Nicolas Detchepare, CEO of SOCOTEC USA, added: “We are excited about the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, which aligns perfectly with our strategy to grow our core construction and infrastructure services in North America. This partnership will allow us to leverage our mutual expertise, service offerings, and client base to foster additional revenues and cross-selling opportunities. From our first discussions, we were convinced about the great fit between our companies. Ninyo & Moore’s impressive track record and expertise perfectly align with SOCOTEC’s ambitions and vision for innovation and growth – we are proud to have doubled our team’s size. Jeffrey Somerlot currently heading the firm’s ATIC (Architectural Testing, Inspection and Certification) consulting division, and who has been part of SOCOTEC USA’s leadership team for 20 years, will take on the leadership role for the Infrastructure and Environment activities within SOCOTEC USA and will steer this acquisition integration.”

Avram Ninyo, founder of Ninyo & Moore, who joins SOCOTEC as President of Infrastructure, commented: “Joining forces with SOCOTEC marks an exciting new chapter, and we are thrilled to be bringing our proven technical expertise to a larger platform. With SOCOTEC’s foothold across the country, we can continue expanding our offerings into new geographies. Additionally, being a part of the greater SOCOTEC network allows additional career opportunities and resources for all our employees. Our trajectory is poised for remarkable achievements.”