SOCOTEC Netherlands has reinforced its position as a leading partner in the construction and infrastructure sectors by acquiring MOS Grondmechanica, a specialist in geotechnics, geohydrology, and geotechnical monitoring. This strategic move aligns with SOCOTEC's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within the built environment.
Expanding Service Capabilities
The merger between SOCOTEC and MOS Grondmechanica broadens the range of services offered, allowing for improved client service and flexibility. As part of the merger, the combined workforce will increase by 70 employees, expanding their capacity for geotechnical laboratory work. SOCOTEC will also gain access to a more varied fleet of equipment, further enhancing their operational capabilities.
Nils Mulder from MOS Grondmechanica emphasized the company’s commitment to quality and safety: “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.”
Strengthening National Reach
The merger will significantly bolster SOCOTEC's national coverage and research capacity, especially for larger infrastructure projects. SOCOTEC Geotechnics' Erik Geurtjens noted, “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.”
Leadership in Geotechnical Services
The integration of MOS Grondmechanica positions SOCOTEC as a major player in geotechnical services within the Dutch infrastructure sector, now ranking as the second-largest in this field. According to 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.”
Montjotin further explained the strategic motivations behind this merger: “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 comes at a critical time as the Netherlands focuses on the renovation and construction of new infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and effective infrastructure solutions.
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.”
