Apave finalises the acquisition of US-based ABS Group's technical inspection activities

Apave, an international group with more than 150 years of experience in technical, environmental, human and digital risk management, announces that it has finalised the acquisition of the entire technical inspection service line of the American ABS Group, based in Houston. 

This signature follows the entry into exclusive negotiations between Apave and ABS Group announced in November 2022.


This acquisition is part of the Apave Group's ambitious strategic plan for 2025, which aims to double the Group's international presence in priority geographies, business activities and sectors.

Apave is delighted to be able to benefit from the expertise and know-how of the 700 employees and contractors from the ABS Group, whose presence in 14 countries, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, will help strengthen Apave's international footprint in the key markets of Energy and Industrial Equipment.

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Apave is an international group with more than 150 years of experience in technical, human, environmental and digital risk management. An independent company with a turnover of €1 billion in 2022, Apave currently has 13,000 employees, 130 agencies in France, 170 training sites in France and abroad, and 18 testing centers. Apave has an international presence in over 50 countries.

Nearly 500,000 customers already place their trust in Apave in France and abroad. www.apave.com