SOCOTEC Netherlands is a recognized partner for Geotechnical Expertise, Building Performance, Risk Management & Claims for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
By acquiring MOS Grondmechanica, SOCOTEC is following its strategy to become a major company in all aspects of ensuring sustainability in the built environment.
MOS Grondmechanica is an independent research and consultancy company and has been one of the major firms in the field of geotechnics, geohydrology, and geotechnical monitoring for many years.
Service portfolio
With this merger, SOCOTEC is expanding its service portfolio and is able to offer clients a better service
Both companies face similar challenges in the coming years when it comes to certification, automation, and investments to realize climate-neutral and circular infrastructure projects. This strategic merger will increase the workforce by 70 employees.
With this merger, SOCOTEC is expanding its service portfolio and is able to offer clients a better service and flexibility, as it now has access to a more diverse fleet of equipment. The geotechnical laboratory capacity will be doubled, but above all it has more qualified staff in-house.
“Quality and safety are not only concepts in theory for MOS Grondmechanica, but are part of the daily operations and these concepts are well integrated throughout the organization,” says Nils Mulder of MOS Grondmechanica.
National coverage
“Our engineers carry out work and consultancy in the fields of geo- and environmental engineering, geohydrology, and environmental monitoring.”
“By merging with MOS Grondmechanica, we will have a better national coverage and a significantly larger research capacity, enabling us to serve our clients better, also in larger infrastructure projects. Together we stand stronger and are better prepared for the ever-changing future,” says Erik Geurtjens of SOCOTEC Geoechnics.
Geotechnical services
For Hervé Montjotin, CEO of the SOCOTEC Group : “By joining forces, we will take a leading position on geotechnical services for the infrastructure sector and we are ranked n°2 in that field in the Netherlands.”
“The rationale supporting this strategic move is twofold; a solid business fit among our two companies, now having a stronger exposure to the infrastructure sector. And a cultural fit between our talented teams of experts committed to deliver operational excellence for sustainable infrastructures.”
“This acquisition is arriving in a period of time where renovation and new construction of infrastructure are essential in the Netherlands.”