Matrix Sciences Acquires Cherney Microbiological Services, Ltd.

Mérieux NutriSciences Acquires Chestnut Labs (U.S. business)

June 2, 2020

Professional Services

Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired Chestnut Labs’ U.S. business from Dairy Farmers of America. Chestnut Labs — which operates laboratories in Springfield, Missouri and Ithaca, New York and provides consulting, microbiology and chemistry services — will expand Mérieux NutriSciences’ food safety testing capabilities and U.S. footprint.

Matrix Medical Network Acquires Biocerna

October 2, 2020

Healthcare Services

Matrix Medical Network acquired Biocerna, a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited clinical laboratory based in Fulton, Maryland, to integrate in-house diagnostic and COVID-19 testing capabilities. The acquisition expands Matrix's ability to deliver timely testing services to its network of clinicians and mobile health clinics, supporting employer testing, clinical trial support, and other client-facing diagnostic services.

Matrix Sciences Acquires AgroLab Inc.

March 18, 2021

Agriculture

Matrix Sciences has acquired AgroLab Inc., an agronomic testing laboratory in Harrington, Delaware, expanding Matrix's agri-food laboratory network and geographic coverage across the U.S. The acquisition brings AgroLab's soil, plant tissue, compost and related testing capabilities into Matrix's portfolio to better serve production agriculture, lawn care and compost manufacturers.

Certified Laboratories Acquires Microconsult, Inc.

June 4, 2021

Healthcare Services

Certified Laboratories, part of the Certified Group, has acquired Microconsult, Inc., a Carrollton, Texas-based microbiological and analytical chemistry testing laboratory. The deal expands Certified Laboratories' footprint into the southern U.S. and enhances its capabilities in cosmetic, supplements and personal care product testing.

Matrix Sciences Acquires Lapuck Laboratories

June 3, 2020

Food & Beverage

Matrix Sciences International Inc. has acquired Lapuck Laboratories, a Canton, Massachusetts-based microbiology laboratory founded in 1966 and owned by Dr. Khalil Zadeh. The acquisition expands Matrix Sciences' laboratory network into the New England region and strengthens its food/agriculture testing and analytics capabilities.

SGS Acquires Murray-Brown Laboratories

February 12, 2026

Food & Beverage

Swiss testing, inspection and certification provider SGS has acquired Murray-Brown Laboratories, a Denver-based food, pet food and nutraceutical testing laboratory. The deal expands SGS's microbial and analytical chemistry testing capabilities in North America and strengthens its footprint for nutraceutical testing, including kratom, kava and hemp analysis.