Kiwa strengthens its position with four strategic additions in Northern Europe

Rijswijk, 12 May 2026 — Kiwa announces that four European companies are joining the group, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to further strengthen its position across Europe, particularly in Northern Europe, including the Nordics, Baltics, and Germany:

●    German certification body PÜG Prüf- und Überwachungsgesellschaft mbH
●    Danish management systems certification specialist Valcert
●    Finnish In-Vitro medical device (IVD) conformity assessment company Sertio, and 
●    Lithuanian sustainability advisory company Vesta Consulting. 

Nicolas Kyndt, COO and member of the Kiwa Management Board, says:

“We are proud to welcome PÜG, Valcert, Sertio, and Vesta Consulting to the Kiwa Group. These additions support our strategic growth directions in Business Assurance, Sustainability, Food, Feed & Agriculture, and Medical Devices. By joining forces, we further strengthen our presence across Europe and reinforce our position in our Northern European region. We warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to building a successful future together.”

Enhancing certification and sustainability expertise in Germany with PÜG

PÜG Prüf- und Überwachungsgesellschaft has become part of the Kiwa Group following the signing of the relevant agreements on 15 April 2026, in Hamburg, by Klaus Suhm, shareholder of PÜG, together with the Management Team of Kiwa Germany.

Founded in 1998 as a DAkkS-accredited certification body, PÜG has developed over more than 25 years into an established company in the field of certification and validation of numerous management systems and personnel certifications, as well as services related to waste disposal and sustainability.

The integration of PÜG into the Kiwa Group further expands Kiwa’s position in the German market and further expands its expertise in Business Assurance and Sustainability. The organization will expand Kiwa’s certification and sustainability capabilities and further enhance support for customers operating in increasingly regulated and sustainability-focused markets.

Expanding management systems certification in Denmark with Valcert

Valcert has joined Kiwa, strengthening Kiwa Denmark’s position in the Danish market for management systems certification.

Valcert is recognized for its technical expertise and close customer engagement. The company’s approach complements Kiwa’s ambition to be the preferred partner for organizations working strategically with quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Both organizations share a vision of creating value through trust and transparency. This collaboration represents a natural next step in the organizations’ joint growth journey.

The integration of Valcert into Kiwa Denmark brings together two organizations with a shared foundation of expertise, impartiality, and close customer engagement. Valcert will continue its activities in Denmark as an integrated part of Kiwa, while customers will continue to work with the same specialists they know and trust.

Advancing medical devices expertise in Finland with Sertio 

Sertio, a Finnish Notified Body designated under the EU Regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) has joined Kiwa Finland. Sertio provides conformity assessment services in accordance with the EU IVDR regulatory framework.

The development is strategically significant for both Kiwa Finland and the wider Kiwa Group. Sertio strengthens Kiwa’s position in conformity assessment for medical and healthcare devices and deepens the Group’s regulatory and IVDR expertise as a Notified Body.

Sertio brings IVDR accreditation and deep expertise in a highly regulated industry, enabling Kiwa to provide even more comprehensive services for customers in Finland and internationally. 

Expanding sustainability expertise in the Baltics with Vesta Consulting 

Vesta Consulting, a leading advisory company for sustainable buildings in the Baltic region, has joined the Kiwa Group. This development marks a further milestone in Kiwa’s commitment to a safer and more sustainable world and ensures the growth of its sustainability services across the Baltics. Vesta brings expertise in building certification, environmental impact studies, ESG consulting, and digital solutions, complementing Kiwa’s global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services.

Established in 2012 by its main owner, Evaldas Savickis, Vesta Consulting supports clients with sustainable building certifications, environmental impact assessments, life cycle assessments (LCAs), environmental product declarations (EPDs), sustainability reporting and advisory services, as well as digital sustainability tools and building analytics.  

Creating a stronger Northern European presence

With the addition of PÜG, Valcert, Sertio, and Vesta Consulting, Kiwa further strengthens its position across Europe and particularly within its Northern European region, including the Nordics, Baltics, and Germany.

The combined capabilities enhance Kiwa’s ability to support customers with certification, conformity assessment, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance services across a wide range of industries.

By combining local expertise with Kiwa’s international network, the Group continues to build a stronger foundation for sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term customer support across Europe