BSI acquires major German certification business NIS ZERT.BSI BSI - British Standards Institute Group-the renowned global certification and standards body-has announced its acquisition of German certification company NIS Niš or Nish (both: nēsh), city (1991 pop. 175,391), SE Serbia, on the Nišava River. An important railway and industrial center, it has industries that manufacture textiles, electronics, spirits, and locomotives. Zertifizierungs und Umweltgutachter GmbH ("NIS ZERT ZERT Zeroday Emergency Response Team ZERT Zero Emissions Research and Technology ZERT Zero Emissions Road Trip ZERT Zero Reaction Tool "). This acquisition establishes an operational presence for BSI in Germany, one of Europe's largest certification markets. It also develops BSI's capabilities to service global accounts and brings a broad range of accreditations to add to the BSI portfolio in Europe, especially in the food, healthcare and automotive sectors. NIS ZERT, based outside Frankfurt, has a significant market share in Germany, Italy and Turkey where it generates revenues of 3.5 million euros per annum Per annum Yearly. and has delivered nearly 3,000 certificates across a number of sectors. The acquisition additionally provides BSI with a platform to expand into Austria and Switzerland. NIS ZERT will operate as a standalone business in Germany, ensuring continuity for all NIS ZERT's clients. Together BSI and NIS ZERT will enable businesses across Europe and multi-nationals operating in the region to raise their performance and enhance their competitiveness on both a local and global scale through an enhanced range of services. These include certification to established and newer international management systems standards such as Information Security (ISO/IEC ISO/IEC International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ITU-T M 3000) 27001), as well as through specialist regional schemes. Commenting on the announcement, Stevan Breeze, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BSI Group BSI Group, also known in its home market as the British Standards Institution (or BSI) is a multinational business services provider whose principal activity is the production of standards and the supply of standards-related services. said: "This acquisition helps build BSI's presence in mainland Europe in line with our strategy and serves our clients both locally and globally. We are delighted to welcome NIS ZERT to BSI Group." To ensure continuity of services for clients, BSI also intends to retain the expertise of all the NIS ZERT staff, including Michael Stowasser, who will continue as Managing Director. He said of the acquisition: "We are excited to become part of one of the biggest international certification bodies in the world. This creates considerable opportunity for our clients and for our people." Visit www.bsi-global.com or www.nis-zert.de |
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