Certerra Acquires Universal Testing & Inspection Services
October 8, 2026
Certerra acquired Universal Testing & Inspection Services, a New York-based provider of geotechnical drilling, special inspections, construction materials testing, and laboratory services. The acquisition expands Certerra’s technical capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Northeast; Universal owner and president Larry A. Mercardante will lead Certerra’s New York and New Jersey operations as Northeast Division President.
- Buyers
- Certerra
- Targets
- Universal Testing & Inspection Services
- Platforms
- Certerra
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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