Phenna Group has acquired AC&E, an Italian leader in industrial machinery and plant safety, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition sees Phenna Group, a prominent global provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, significantly expanding its capabilities in machinery compliance and market access solutions.
Established in 2000, AC&E has built an undisputed reputation for supporting Italian machine builders exporting across Europe and worldwide. The company operates as an internationally notified body, offering a comprehensive suite of services including certifications for global market access, laboratory testing, inspections, and cybersecurity solutions for machinery and industrial plants. AC&E’s team possesses deep technical and legal expertise in machinery and plant safety, holding key accreditations such as UNI EN ISO 9001:2008, IAS, and SCC. Its operational footprint extends beyond Italy, with filials in Spain, North America, Russia, and Brazil, further cementing its international reach.
This acquisition is a pivotal move to strengthen Phenna Group’s global service portfolio, particularly within the critical and complex domain of industrial machinery safety and compliance. AC&E's specialized knowledge and established international network are expected to generate substantial synergies, enhancing Phenna Group's ability to offer end-to-end solutions to manufacturers navigating diverse regulatory landscapes. The integration will broaden the combined entity's geographic presence and client base, while adding advanced technical and legal proficiencies in a high-demand sector.
The combined operations will be positioned to deliver more comprehensive and integrated services to a global clientele. This unification is set to reinforce leadership in the TIC sector, ensuring that manufacturers receive robust support in achieving product conformity, reliability, and safety for their exported goods, and facilitating their access to international markets.