ECAMRICERT SRL a Mérieux Nutrisciences Company

What ECAMRICERT SRL a Mérieux Nutrisciences Company does

ECAMRICERT SRL is a multi-disciplinary analytical testing laboratory headquartered in Monte di Malo (Vicenza, Veneto, Italy), operating approximately 2,800 square meters of laboratory space with a team of roughly 96-105 staff. Founded in 1984 initially around water analysis, the company has expanded over four decades into a horizontal testing platform organized across five departments: Ingegneria (engineering / construction materials), Ambientale (environmental compliance), Prodotto (food, cosmetics, dietary supplements, workplace environments), Nanotecnologie via its wholly-owned subsidiary ECSIN (nanomaterial and microplastics analysis), and Sostenibilità (Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint). EcamRicert is ISO 17025 accredited and authorized by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for geotechnical work, and it operates specialized equipment including a JEM-2100Plus transmission electron microscope.

The company serves B2B clients across construction, industrial environmental compliance, food and beverage, cosmetics, dietary supplements, workplace health and safety, and nanotechnology research, with no single vertical disclosed as dominant. Its revenue model is professional services, billed on a per-test and project-consulting basis with quotations scoped to client requirements. Since July 1, 2019 EcamRicert has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, integrating it into a global network of 100+ laboratories across 22 countries (7,000+ employees) and 15 Italian sites, which extends its distribution reach for cross-border sample routing and corporate accounts.

Commercially EcamRicert pursues a sales-led, consultation-based go-to-market with direct engagement by technical-commercial staff, supported by monthly newsletters, technical seminars, industry publications, and participation in clusters such as the Venetian Green Building Cluster, the Forum Nazionale per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile, and the European ECOFOODCYCLE consortium (Italy-Croatia cross-border food-waste project launched 2024). Strategic differentiators are regulatory accreditation, multi-disciplinary depth, 40 years of reference data, and access to the Mérieux NutriSciences platform; the firm is also an Italian Packaging Institute partner and a 2019 PMI Innovativa (Innovative SME) recognized by the Vicenza Chamber of Commerce.

Name

ECAMRICERT SRL a Mérieux Nutrisciences Company

Legal name

Ecamricert Srl

Website

https://ecamricert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ECAMRICERT is an ISO 17025-accredited Italian analytical testing laboratory (Vicenza, 96-105 staff, founded 1984) serving construction, environmental, food, cosmetics, and nanotechnology clients, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mérieux NutriSciences since July 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) & Stack Testing (EUAHADAA), Microbiology & Sterility Assurance (Bioburden/Endotoxin/Sterility) (HLAGADAE)

Keywords

• Laboratory testing services
• Construction materials testing
• Environmental compliance testing
• Food safety analysis
• Nanomaterial characterization

Headquarters

HQ city

Monte di Malo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Chemical, microbiological, and physical analysis services for construction materials, environmental samples, food products, cosmetics, and workplace environments. Services provided on a per-test basis with project-based consulting engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EcamRicert operates a multi-disciplinary analytical laboratory in Vicenza, Italy, providing chemical, microbiological, engineering, geological, and physical testing services across construction materials, environmental matrices (emissions, water, waste, soil), food products, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and workplace environments. The lab also offers specialized nanotechnology analysis via its ECSIN sub-brand and sustainability consulting (Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint).

Product overview

ECAMRICERT SRL a Mérieux Nutrisciences Company operates as a multi-disciplinary research and analysis laboratory in Vicenza, Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing and consulting services organized across five main departments: Ingegneria (Engineering), Ambientale (Environmental), Prodotto (Product), Nanotecnologie via ECSIN, and Sostenibilità (Sustainability). The company provides chemical, microbiological, and physical testing services for construction materials, environmental samples, food products, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and workplace environments. Services include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint, and sustainability consulting, supported by specialized geotechnical and nanotechnology laboratories. The company is ISO 17025 accredited and part of the global Mérieux NutriSciences network of over 100 laboratories across 22 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecsin (Ecamricert Nanotecnologie): The nanotechnology laboratory of EcamRicert, offering advanced nanometer-scale analysis and research services.

Products and services

• Ingegneria Department Services Accredited engineering testing services for construction materials covering mechanical properties, structural integrity, and road materials for construction firms and contractors.
• Ambientale Department Services Environmental compliance and emissions testing services including air quality, wastewater, waste characterization, soil analysis, and REACH/ROHS substance testing for industrial facilities.
• Prodotto Department Services Food safety, cosmetics, dietary supplements, clean water, and workplace environment testing services for food producers, cosmetic manufacturers, and facility managers.
• Nanotecnologie by ECSIN Specialized nanomaterial analysis and microplastics monitoring services using JEM-2100Plus TEM and related instrumentation for research institutions and companies working with nanomaterials.
• Sostenibilità Services Sustainability assessments using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint, and LCSA methodologies for sustainability reporting and compliance.
• Geotecnica Laboratory Services Geotechnical testing services for aggregates, soils, and rocks including edometer, shear, triaxial, plate load, and uniaxial compression tests for construction and infrastructure projects.
• R&D Services Research and development services supporting European innovation projects, including food waste reduction initiatives and applied analytical research collaborations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10000+ samples analyzed annually across 20+ different material matrices
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ECOFOODCYCLE ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024European IT-HR cross-border project against food waste. EcamRicert serves as Programme Partner, contributing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology expertise. Project covers 8 regions across Italy and Croatia with 8 partner organizations.
• Mérieux NutriSciences CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Global network of laboratories focused on public health improvement through food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agrochemical, and consumer goods safety. EcamRicert acquired in July 2019, becoming part of 100+ laboratory network in 22 countries.
• Venetian Green Building ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2018Regional Innovative Network recognized by Veneto Region (Delibera Giunta Regionale n. 1304). EcamRicert is an active member contributing to sustainable construction and green building practices. Network comprises 90 organizations including SMEs, universities, and research institutions.
• Razvojna agencija Ličko-senjske županije – LIRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency from Lika-Senj County, Croatia. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Agencija za razvoj Zadarske županije ZADRA NOVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency for Zadar County, Croatia. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Javna ustanova Regionalna razvojna agencija Karlovačke županijeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency for Karlovac County, Croatia. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Ekonomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci (University of Rijeka Faculty of Economics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner from University of Rijeka, Croatia. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Università di FoggiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian academic partner. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Confederazione Nazionale dell'Artigianato e della Piccola e Media Impresa Abruzzo – CNA AbruzzominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraft and small business association. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Venetian ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional innovation cluster organization. ECOFOODCYCLE project partner.
• Fra' SoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability project for the Monumental Complex of Assisi. EcamRicert contributes Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) expertise for sustainability balance development.
• Forum Nazionale per lo Sviluppo SostenibilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder platform mandated by Ministry of Environment for implementation of national sustainable development strategy and Agenda 2030 in Italy.
• Istituto Comprensivo G. CiscatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school supported through STEM education initiatives including First Lego League robotics competitions.
• Smart FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in HORIZON2020 Energy Water project for industrial water efficiency. Co-organizer of workshops on energy management.
• Istituto Italiano ImballaggiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Packaging Institute collaboration on cosmetic packaging safety guidelines. Contributed to first Italian guidelines for cosmetic packaging safety assessment under Regulation 1223/2009.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and clinical testing with hundreds of accredited labs across Europe. Directly comparable as a multi-disciplinary testing services competitor in the Italian and broader European market, with significantly greater scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with strong European presence in construction materials, environmental testing, and food/agri commodities. Comparable across EcamRicert's core service lines and its parent company's operating geography.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with comprehensive environmental, food, and construction materials testing. Competes with EcamRicert in Italy across construction materials, environmental compliance, and food safety testing.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance and testing provider covering food, environmental, construction, and product safety. Comparable to EcamRicert's broad service portfolio with substantially larger scale and geographic reach.
• ALS Global: International testing services group with strong food, environmental, and life sciences testing capabilities. Competes with EcamRicert in environmental and food testing across the European region.
• LGC Group: UK-based life sciences measurement and testing company with strong food, environmental, and genomics testing capabilities. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary analytical services provider in the European market.
• Mérieux NutriSciences (parent level): Parent company operating 100+ labs across 22 countries focused on food safety, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and environmental testing. EcamRicert is one node in this network, comparable in service mix but operating at significantly smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Chelab (SGS Italy): Italian analytical laboratory providing chemical, microbiological, and environmental testing services, now part of SGS. Direct peer offering similar multi-matrix analytical services to the same Italian industrial, environmental, and food client base.
• Neotron: Italian testing laboratory offering chemical, microbiological, and physical analyses for food, feed, cosmetics, and environmental matrices. Closely comparable mid-sized regional Italian competitor with overlapping service portfolio.

Regional players

• TÜV Italia (TÜV SÜD / TÜV Rheinland Italy): Italian operations of major German testing and certification groups, providing construction materials, environmental, and product safety testing. Comparable multi-disciplinary testing competitor operating in the same Italian regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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