NMi Group Expands into Defence and Aerospace Testing with Acquisition of Berlin’s TechnoLab
NMi Group, a leading provider of Advisory, Testing, Inspection, Certification and Calibration (ATICC) services, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire TechnoLab GmbH, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, Berlin, Germany based testing and analytical laboratory with more than 30 years of expertise in environmental simulation, analytical testing, and mechanical testing required for certification of high-specification applications.
The acquisition broadens NMi Group’s sector footprint, adding depth in defence, aerospace, and advanced industrial technologies, and reinforces its position as an integrated testing and certification partner for manufacturers operating in one of the world’s most regulated and reliability-critical markets.
Critical systems worldwide face rising performance expectations driven by the energy transition, accelerating defence investment, and increasingly complex industrial and connected technologies. Manufacturers must now prove real-world reliability under demanding conditions, not simply meet regulatory thresholds. Germany, as a major industrial economy with deepening defence commitments, sits at the centre of this demand – and TechnoLab is well positioned within it.
With a rare combination of environmental simulation and analytical capabilities, complemented by mechanical testing, that few laboratories worldwide can match, and a customer base already diversified from automotive into aerospace, rail, and defence, TechnoLab brings capabilities that directly address these pressures. Berlin’s standing as an established hub for defence and aerospace activity provides a natural access point for global manufacturers requiring qualified testing in Germany.
Upon completion, TechnoLab will be renamed NMi TechnoLab and will operate alongside the Blomberg-based Testlab GmbH (former Phoenix Testlab GmbH), the group’s existing EMC and radio testing facility in Germany – creating an integrated platform spanning environmental, analytical, mechanical, EMC, and radio testing, capable of supporting manufacturers from early development through to market access.
“The systems society depends on, from energy networks to connected devices, are growing more complex and more critical to everyday life, shaped by rapid innovation and increasingly exposed to new forms of risk. TechnoLab brings genuine technical expertise in markets that are both strategically important and structurally growing. Bringing this team into the group strengthens our ability to support customers developing the technologies society increasingly relies on” commented Yvo Jansen, CEO of NMi Group.
Through its integration into NMi Group, NMi TechnoLab’s customers gain access to an international testing and certification platform, including global market access expertise, advisory services, and complementary technical capabilities. The team’s established relationships and local knowledge in Berlin remain unchanged.
For NMi Group customers, the addition expands available testing services in environmental, analytical, and mechanical qualification — particularly relevant as manufacturers in defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors increasingly require comprehensive lifecycle assurance from a single integrated partner.
“Thirty years of building expertise in some of the most demanding testing environments has put us in a strong position to take the next step. Joining NMi Group gives our team the platform and reach to serve customers at a scale we couldn’t achieve alone. We’re proud of what we’ve built in Berlin — and genuinely excited about what comes next” commented Olaf Nusche, Managing Director of TechnoLab. GmbH:
The signing reflects NMi Group’s disciplined build-and-buy strategy: identifying and integrating high-quality, specialist certification and certification related testing organisations that extend geographic reach and sector depth. With the continued support of Bridgepoint – one of the world’s leading mid-market investors – NMi Group is well-positioned to continue scaling this platform internationally.
“With the addition of TechnoLab, NMi Group continues to assemble a differentiated ATICC platform positioned against some of the most important structural growth themes, from energy transition to defence modernisation. It’s a natural complement to the Group’s existing capabilities, and Bridgepoint is proud to back the team in scaling the business both organically and via targeted M&A” commented Matt Legg, Partner at Bridgepoint.
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