Sira Certification Announces Acquisition by CSA International

Sira Certification, the principal UK ATEX Notified Body and sole provider of MCERTS certification services for the Environment Agency has been acquired by CSA International, the testing and certification division of the CSA Group. The acquisition, which took effect on 3rd July 2009, will enable Sira Certification to build on its position as one of the world’s foremost certification businesses for both the IECEx and European ATEX certification schemes.

As part of CSA International, Sira will form part of an International conformity assessment company with a £100M turnover, over 1400 employees and a network of offices and laboratories in 60 countries.  Sira will have access to expertise and testing/certification facilities specialising in environmental, hazardous location and safe area products. Both staff and clients will benefit through improved access to global markets and a significant reduction in turnaround where multi-certification body approval is required.

Mike Shearman, Managing Director, commented “all our employees and clients will benefit from this acquisition and we are excited by this development. Our ability to respond to clients needs in terms of required delivery time at a competitive price, whilst providing assistance throughout projects, has always been a cornerstone of our service philosophy and CSA’s acquisition can only enhance our position globally. CSA’s backing will underpin our continued growth and status as a world leader in our field”.

Sira Certification will continue to offer brand leading ATEX product and production certification, ATEX 137 and DSEAR compliance assessment, functional safety (IEC61508) certification, hazardous area training and personnel competence certification and MCERTS and environmental services with Sira’s laboratories continuing to support these activities.  All certificates and reports issued by Sira to date will be maintained and their current status will be unaffected by the acquisition. Sira’s UKAS accredited certification body status, IECEx appointment and ATEX Notified Body status will continue as normal.

Sira Certification is the collective name for Sira Environmental Ltd, Sira Test and Certification Ltd and Sira Certification Service