# Kiwa to acquire Vinçotte, creating TIC services leader

Kiwa and Vinçotte are merging to create a one-stop-shop for testing, inspection and certification services. The transfer is subject to approval by the Belgian competition authority, expected in Q1 2022.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-12-01
- Where: Belgium
- Status: announced
- Products: testing, inspection and certification services

## Companies

- [Kiwa](https://endata.com/companies/54947.md) (acquirer)
- [Vinçotte](https://endata.com/companies/59350.md) (target)

## Sources

- [kiwa.com](https://www.kiwa.com/en/news/kiwa-and-vincotte-are-joining-forces/), 2021-12-01: "By joining forces, Kiwa and Vinçotte will be able to confidently move towards creating a one-stop-shop for testing, inspection and certification services."

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