Normec partners with Praxis
Normec, a leading European provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) services, strengthens its position in compliance training within the Benelux market through the acquisition of Praxis. Niek and the Praxis team actively continue their involvement within the company and will work closely with Normec.
Praxis
Praxis is based in Izegem (Belgium) and offers all safety training, whether legally required or not. Every year, more than 8,500 participants from all kinds of sectors obtain their certificate. Praxis means practice: we learn by doing! Praxis's range of services is crucial for companies to bring their staff into compliance with regulations regarding professional skills and certifications.
Normec
Normec, founded in 2016 partly by Joep Bruins, has grown into a leading European provider of TICC services, with more than 5,500 employees across six European countries. In Belgium, Normec is known for, among others, the accredited inspection organisations Normec BTV, OCB and ACA and several laboratories.
Joep Bruins, founder and CEO of Normec, on the transaction:
“We are very impressed by the growth that Praxis has managed to achieve in recent years. This acquisition strengthens Normec's position in the Benelux in the field of training services and adds new possibilities and channels to the services already existing within Normec (including ISEC, H2K, Inrush). We also very much look forward to working with Niek and his team.”
Niek Marijsse, manager of Praxis, adds:
“Under Normec's wing, Praxis wants to further expand its offering and locations internationally. The combination of training with the existing Normec services is the ideal lever for this.”