Marking its 17th acquisition of 2025 and expanding its presence in continental Europe, Phenna Group has snapped up AC&E, a global specialist in machinery compliance, certification, and technical safety services.
AC&E brings a complementary offering to Phenna Group’s Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) portfolio. Headquartered in Verona, Italy and with locations across Spain, North America, China and Brazil, AC&E supports manufacturers and end users in navigating complex compliance landscapes across diverse regulatory environments.
Gino Zampieri, managing director of AC&E, said: “Joining Phenna Group represents a pivotal milestone for AC&E. Our mission has always been to support our clients in delivering safe, compliant products to market and with Phenna’s support, we’ll be able to scale that mission further and faster.
“Their investment enables us to enhance our service offering while staying true to the technical standards and commitment to compliance that define our brand.”
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, added: “I’m delighted to welcome AC&E into the group. Their highly specialised compliance and certification services add a critical capability to our global platform.
“This acquisition not only expands our geographic reach but also deepens our technical expertise in regulated equipment and international standards. Together, we’ll continue to offer our clients peace of mind in navigating complex, evolving regulatory environments.”
