en.Wedoany.com Reported - Phenna Group, a global provider of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) services, announced in 2026 the acquisition of MLA Geotechnical, a geotechnical testing, inspection, and engineering services provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. This transaction marks Phenna Group's ninth acquisition in 2026, further strengthening the geotechnical capabilities of its Americas infrastructure division.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group focuses on acquiring and investing in independent specialized companies within the TICC industry, serving key sectors globally such as the built environment, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace. MLA Geotechnical, established in 1964, holds a strong reputation for geotechnical inspection in the Austin area, primarily serving residential builders, commercial developers, municipal agencies, school districts, and government entities. The company specializes in soil condition assessment, testing, forensic analysis, and geotechnical consulting. Tim Weston, CEO of MLA Geotechnical, expressed pride in the company's reputation built over the past six decades and looks forward to further development with the professional support and long-term investment from Phenna Group. Eric Doriau, Regional Managing Director for the Americas at Phenna Group, stated that MLA is a high-quality enterprise in the Central Texas market, with deep professional expertise in local geotechnical conditions and consistent delivery, and that this partnership will provide additional resources to the MLA team. Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, added that the acquisition will expand the group's geotechnical business scale in high-growth regions of the Southwestern United States.

This acquisition lays a solid foundation for Phenna Group's business expansion in the Southwestern United States, helping to enhance its TICC service capabilities in the high-growth Texas market and beyond.

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