BÖNNIGHEIM (aba) On 01.03.2023 Hohenstein takes over the DAkkS accredited QAT Services Limited laboratory. With this acquisition, the internationally recognized testing service provider is integrating the hardgoods knowledge of QATS employees into the Hohenstein portfolio. As a result, Hohenstein will provide full-service capabilities for Greater China and beyond.
"The expansion is a strategically important step for Hohenstein,” emphasizes Prof. Mecheels, owner and CEO of Hohenstein. "We are expanding our testing spectrum beyond the textile industry, in which we have been an established service provider for decades – and thus ensure both safe products and secure jobs." From now on, Hohenstein will also be testing food contact material, furniture, toys and much more. Hohenstein China Managing Director Christopher Au is also convinced: "With this step, Hohenstein is setting an important focus and strengthening its position for international customers."
About Hohenstein
As an accredited and independent testing service provider, Hohenstein supports companies along the entire value chain in successfully bringing their products to market. In addition to testing and certification, Hohenstein has also been providing support for product research and development for more than 75 years and offers online and in-person training through the Hohenstein Academy. Managed by the third generation, more than 1,000 employees work on customized testing and service offerings at the headquarters in Bönnigheim as well as in laboratories and sales offices around the globe.
With growing laboratory capabilities in the APAC Region, Hohenstein continuously improve testing capacities and spectrum, which covers now both the softline and hardline goods sectors.