Nottingham-headquartered Phenna Group, which invests in and partners with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies, has made its 9th deal of 2025, acquiring its 15th business in the APAC region – Civiltest.
The deal is complementary to Phenna’s acquisition of Australian Soil and Concrete Testing (ASCT) in November 2023, further strengthening its geotechnical and construction materials testing capabilities across Australia.
Civiltest is a geotechnical engineering, consulting, and soil testing business that has been operating for over 30 years. Headquartered in Melbourne, it provides services throughout Victoria and Western Australia to the mining, infrastructure, commercial, and residential industries.
Grant Gibbs, CEO of Civiltest, said: “We are very excited to be joining Phenna Group. We believe that Phenna provides the right partner to support our future growth aspirations.
“Over the past three decades, we have built a strong business and feel that Phenna provides the right cultural fit to continue that growth. The engagement with the Phenna team has been very positive, and we look forward to working with Brett and his team.”
Brett Coleman, divisional MD Asia at Phenna Group, said: “I am excited to welcome Grant and the team to Phenna Group. Over the past 30 years, Civiltest has built an enviable reputation for providing services and solutions to its customers.
“Alongside ASCT, which we welcomed into the Group in late 2023, Civiltest further enhances our specialist geotechnical and materials testing offering across Australia. I look forward to working with Grant and his team to continue their exciting growth.”
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, added: “I am very pleased to welcome Civiltest to Phenna Group. Their experienced team and technical capability support and expand our fast-growing operations in the region.
“Combined with the expertise of ASCT, we are building a powerful platform to serve the infrastructure and construction sectors across Australia. We look forward to supporting Grant and his team and seeing them continue their growth journey within Phenna Group.”
Phenna Group were advised by RSM Melbourne and Squire Patton Boggs. Civiltest were advised by Shepard Webster & O’Neill and Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers.
