SOCOTEC Group has strengthened its footprint in the Spanish market by acquiring Intercontrol Levante, a well-regarded provider of services in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) within the construction and infrastructure sectors. This strategic move enhances SOCOTEC's presence in the Valencia region, adding 140 experts to its team and significantly boosting its capabilities in quality control, geotechnics, construction materials testing, civil engineering consulting, and environmental services.
Intercontrol Acquisition Expands SOCOTEC's Reach
With 14,000 employees and 1.6 billion euros in revenue, SOCOTEC is a global leader in risk management and technical consulting for construction, real estate, and infrastructure segments. The acquisition of Intercontrol, headquartered in the Valencian Community with additional locations in Carlet, Ibiza, and Teruel, extends SOCOTEC Spain's presence beyond its existing operations in Catalonia and Madrid. This expansion increases SOCOTEC Spain's total turnover by 25%.
Focus on Valencia Reconstruction
Intercontrol's team consists of 140 experts and operates a comprehensive 2000 m² laboratory specializing in geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing located in Carlet. The company excels in quality control for civil engineering and has earned a reputation for expertise in geotechnics and environmental analysis. Notably, Intercontrol plays a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts in the Valencia area following the devastating floods of October 2024, cementing SOCOTEC Spain as a pivotal player in Spanish infrastructure and construction projects.
Enhancing Expertise in Key Services
Guillem Baraut Bover, CEO of SOCOTEC Spain, remarked, "The integration of more than 140 skilled engineers and technicians from the Valencia region significantly enhances our service portfolio and expands our geographical presence in Spain. This strategic move not only brings valuable commercial synergies but also strengthens our expertise in environmental testing, geotechnics, and infrastructure services. We are thrilled to welcome Intercontrol to the SOCOTEC family, a step that firmly establishes SOCOTEC Spain as a pioneering national player."
Continued Growth in Europe
Hervé Montjotin, CEO of SOCOTEC Group, commented on the development strategy in Europe, saying, "With the acquisition of Intercontrol Levante, we are continuing our development strategy in Europe. Spain is one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and a growing market for us, and our teams are present on major construction and civil engineering projects." This expansion mirrors other investments SOCOTEC has made in geotechnics, construction materials testing, and environmental services across France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States.
SOCOTEC Group, a pioneer in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) for the building and infrastructure sectors, strengthens its position in Spain with the acquisition of Intercontrol Levante.
This acquisition reinforces SOCOTEC Spain's position in the Spanish market by adding a strong and recognized presence in the Valencia region and 140 experts in quality control, geotechnics, construction materials testing, civil engineering consulting and environmental services.
Acquisition of Intercontrol
SOCOTEC is an international pioneer with 14,000 people and 1.6 billion euros in revenue in risk management and technical consulting for the construction, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. The group supports companies on their projects throughout the lifecycle of built assets.
With the acquisition of Intercontrol, a company headquartered in the Valencian Community with four sites: Valencia, Carlet, Ibiza, and Teruel, SOCOTEC Spain complements its presence beyond the regions of Catalonia and Madrid, thus strengthening its national footprint, and increases its total turnover by 25%.
Reconstruction work in the Valencia area
Intercontrol is a firm of 140 experts, using a 2000 m² geotechnical, environmental and building materials
Intercontrol is a company of 140 experts, operating a 2000 m² geotechnical, environmental and construction materials testing laboratory based in Carlet. It provides a wide range of services, excelling particularly in quality control for civil engineering, as well as in geotechnics.
Additionally, the company distinguishes itself through its experience in environmental analysis and studies and civil engineering consulting. It is particularly involved in the reconstruction work in the Valencia area following the disastrous floods of October 2024. SOCOTEC Spain becomes a key player in the Spanish market for infrastructure and construction projects.
Environmental testing, geotechnics, and infrastructure services
According to Guillem Baraut Bover, CEO of SOCOTEC Spain: “The integration of more than 140 skilled engineers and technicians from the Valencia region significantly enhances our service portfolio and expands our geographical presence in Spain."
"This strategic move not only brings valuable commercial synergies but also strengthens our expertise in environmental testing, geotechnics, and infrastructure services. We are thrilled to welcome Intercontrol to the SOCOTEC family, a step that firmly establishes SOCOTEC Spain as a pioneering national player."
Development strategy in Europe
Hervé Montjotin, CEO of SOCOTEC Group, states: "With the acquisition of Intercontrol Levante, we are continuing our development strategy in Europe. Spain is one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and a growing market for us, and our teams are present on major construction and civil engineering projects."
"This approach in Spain echoes other investments already made by the group in geotechnics, construction materials testing, and environmental services in France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the United States."
