Kiwa Nederland Acquires Warehouse Safety Inspector KVVM

KJA (ATIS) Acquires Vinspec Ltd.

March 31, 2026

Professional Services

KJA, a subsidiary of ATIS (a Thompson Street Capital Partners portfolio company), acquired Vinspec Ltd., an Alberta-based elevator and escalator consulting and safety inspection firm. The transaction expands KJA/ATIS’s footprint and capabilities in Alberta while enhancing safety, consulting, and inspection services across Western Canada. Terms were not disclosed.

Kiwa ASI Acquires TSLC Certification Body to Expand in Canada

January 20, 2026

Healthcare Services

Kiwa ASI, a food safety inspections, certifications, training and consulting provider based in St. Louis, announced that TSLC, a Canadian certification body specializing in CanadaGAP audits, has become part of Kiwa ASI. The deal expands Kiwa ASI’s footprint in Canada and strengthens its position in the agriculture sector of the food industry.

Westland Insurance Acquires PV&V Insurance Centre Ltd. and Meester Insurance Centre

January 1, 2026

Insurance

Westland Insurance Group has acquired PV&V Insurance Centre Ltd. and Meester Insurance Centre, effective January 1, 2026, expanding its footprint in Southern Ontario. The deal adds local brokerage teams in Burlington and Smithville and brings specialized greenhouse and agricultural insurance expertise to Westland's portfolio.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Kova Engineering Ltd.

December 9, 2024

Industrial Services

Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) has acquired Canada-based Kova Engineering Ltd., adding Kova’s lift inspection, NDT and certification capabilities and 15 Canadian offices to IIA’s footprint. The deal makes IIA the largest third-party lift inspection provider in North America and expands its engineering and inspection capabilities across multiple industries.

Kiwa Acquires Stake in Hudson Cybertec

May 5, 2021

Cybersecurity

Kiwa Group has acquired a stake in Hudson Cybertec, a The Hague–based specialist in cybersecurity for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS). The strategic move combines Kiwa’s global testing, inspection and certification capabilities with Hudson Cybertec’s OT/ICS cyber expertise to expand Kiwa’s cybersecurity services and accelerate Hudson Cybertec’s growth.

Kiwa UK Acquires International Fire Consultants (IFC Group)

March 5, 2021

Industrial Services

Kiwa UK has acquired the IFC Group (International Fire Consultants), adding fire safety assurance and engineering capabilities to its Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) service offering. The deal expands Kiwa's fire safety advisory services and is expected to create synergies with Kiwa's existing UK and international businesses.