Jul 17 2008
Bodycote Testing has expanded its Fire Safety Technology Division, which includes Bodycote Warringtonfire, the leading fire safety and testing organisation with the acquisition from Siemens AG of Brandhaus Höchst, one of Germany’s top Reaction to Fire testing laboratories.
Based in Frankfurt, Brandhaus Höchst (or BHH) is an acknowledged expert in Reaction to Fire for domestic products, textiles, furniture and accessories, building materials and transportation. An accredited (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) and certified (DIN EN ISO 9001) test centre, Brandhaus Höchst is also approved by Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DiBt), for reaction to fire testing in Germany. Acquisition of the business will enable Bodycote Testing to expand its Reaction to Fire capabilities in mainland Europe and provide greater access to the German market.
The new facility will be known as Bodycote Warrington Brandhaus.
Tim Cornes, Divisional Director, Bodycote Testing Fire Safety Technology said:
“Bodycote Warringtonfire is already a leader in Reaction to Fire testing in the UK, and employs some of the leading experts in this field. The acquisition of Brandhaus Höchst will enable us to expand our presence in mainland Europe and to offer an unrivalled capability to customers.”
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