The global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) organisation Kiwa has bought the UK testing specialists RN Electronics, it was announced today. The deal will see RN Electronics join the UK subsidiary of Kiwa Group, Kiwa UK. Kiwa UK operates within the fields of global market access, EMC and electrical, construction, fire safety, water, energy and agri-food.
Established for over 30 years, RN Electronics specializes in advanced technology, EMC and radio testing.
The company has a UKAS accredited EMC and Radio testing facility and provides product certification and support for UKCA and CE marking across several markets, including communications, automotive, medical, defence, oil and gas, multimedia, consumer electronics and machinery.
Kiwa Group, meanwhile, is one of the top 25 TIC companies in the world employing over 6000 staff in 35 countries.
Kiwa’s UK testing facilities are the product of several acquisitions and include laboratories testing heating and cooking appliances, water and electrical products, and construction materials.
Paul Ray, managing director of RN Electronics, said: “RN Electronics is an established EMC and Radio testing business, specializing in leading edge testing services. We are delighted to join forces with such a strong, trusted, and progressive international business with compatible values. It’s a very exciting time for our business”.
In a statement RN Electronics said that Ray will continue to manage the company as part of the Kiwa Group, working closely with other Kiwa businesses to expand the range of services offered to clients, including Global Market Access.
Kiwa UK’s chief executive Paul Brown said the Kiwa UK Group has grown rapidly through organic growth and acquisition. “I am delighted to welcome the RN Electronics team to Kiwa,” Brown said. “RN Electronics’ expertise complements our Kiwa service offering perfectly.”