# DNV GL acquires full ownership of Presafe from Nemko

DNV GL acquired the remaining 50% stake in DNV GL Nemko Presafe (Presafe), a joint venture with Nemko, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal reinforces DNV GL's certification business for medical devices and hazardous area equipment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-05-31
- Status: completed
- Products: certification services for medical devices and hazardous area equipment
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [DNV GL](https://endata.com/companies/32256.md) (acquirer)
- [Presafe](https://endata.com/companies/32257.md) (target)
- [Nemko](https://endata.com/companies/32258.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [dnv.com](https://www.dnv.com/news/2018/dnv-gl-acquires-100-ownership-of-presafe-122380/), 2018-05-31: "By assuming full ownership of the company, DNV GL secures a strong business foundation with single leadership, enabling it to create a more competitive and agile organization."

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