AmSpec Acquires A&B Environmental Services: Expanding into Environmental Testing

Cranbury, USA, July 16, 2025 – AmSpec Group, a leading global testing, inspection, and certification company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of A&B Environmental Services, Inc., dba A&B Labs, one of the most accredited environmental testing laboratories in the United States. This strategic acquisition reinforces AmSpec’s commitment to delivering exceptional quality environmental services to customers across various industries in the United States.

With the growing demand for environmental testing services, we will now be able to offer a broader range of high-quality services to industries such as chemical manufacturing, consulting and engineering firms, energy, pulp and paper, petroleum refining, as well as local, state, and federal agencies.

“We are thrilled to welcome A & B Labs into the AmSpec Group,” said Matt Corr, CEO of AmSpec Group. “This acquisition allows us to deepen our commitment to delivering quality analytical testing services to our clients. A & B Labs’ reputation for providing accurate and on-time analytical testing by expert scientists will enhance AmSpec’s standing as the fastest-growing global TIC leader.”

“We are very excited about joining the AmSpec Group because of its solid reputation, domestic and global reach, and commitment to excellence. This new chapter will allow A&B Labs to continue its strategic growth, taking us from an organization with a regional reach to one with a national reach,” said Dr. Ram Ramakrishnan, President and CEO of A&B Labs.

The acquisition of A&B Labs will enable AmSpec to expand its global testing services to include environmental testing, microbiology testing, air testing, and metals testing across various sample matrices. As we continue to grow AmSpec’s brand, the environmental space is a perfect synergistic add-on to our network and service offerings.

About AmSpec Group

AmSpec Group is a globally recognized leader in testing, inspection, and certification services with operations in over 61 countries. The company provides industry-leading solutions for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability verification across diverse industries. AmSpec is a member and active participant in TIC Council, ASTM, API, Grain and Trade Feed Association (GAFTA), approved as Public Gaugers by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

About A&B Labs

A&B Environmental Services, Inc., also known as A&B Labs, is an independent environmental testing laboratory based in Houston, TX, with additional locations in Nederland, TX. Tempe, AZ and Baton Rouge, LA. With over 35 years of experience, we offer high-quality environmental testing services to various industries, including chemical manufacturing, environmental consultants, refinery, wastewater treatment plants, and energy companies, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. Our mission is to provide quality analytical testing while upholding ethical standards and excellent customer service, adhering to specific State and other regulatory agencies.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Malcolm Vella, Chief Operating Officer
AmSpec Group

O: +1 908-925-7333
M: +1 610-914-6051
Malcolm.Vella@amspecgroup.com

Edgar Uribe, Chief Operating Officer
A&B Environmental Services, Inc. dba A&B Labs

O: +1 713.453.6060 ext. 117
M: +1 832-732-4572
edgar.uribe@ablabs.com

Visit our Environmental Testing webpage: https://www.amspecgroup.com/sectors/environmental-testing/.