Applus+ Acquires Reliable Analysis
October 2, 2020
Applus Services, S.A. (Applus+) has acquired Reliable Analysis, a laboratory-based EMC, materials and component testing company, for approximately €67 million. The acquisition (from the founding family) expands Applus+ Laboratories’ footprint in China and North America and strengthens its capabilities in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain and EMC testing.
- Buyers
- Applus Services, S.A. (Applus+)
- Targets
- Reliable Analysis, Inc.
- Sellers
- Founding family
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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