History

RMA announces acquisition of Western Technologies, Inc. and Enviro-Drill, Inc. a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the Southwest since 1955. The acquisition expanded RMA’s team to over 600 employees across nearly 20 offices in 5 states, establishing RMA’s Southwest Division.

RMA acquires Coating Specialists and Inspection Services, Inc. (dba CSI Services, Inc.) a specialty coating inspection services business based in Santa Clarita, CA since 2004. The acquisition enhanced RMA’s service offerings to include coating inspection and consulting services.

RMA acquires Northwest Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. (NGI) a provider of geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction inspection, and construction materials testing services since 1983. The acquisition expanded RMA’s reach into the Pacific Northwest with offices in Oregon and established RMA’s Northwest Division.

RMA acquires C Below, Inc. (dba C Below) a leading provider of technology-enabled underground utility locating services since 2009. The acquisition strengthened RMA’s underground utility locating services, established RMA’s Subsurface Imaging Division, and enabled both RMA and C Below to better serve clients through a larger geographic footprint and new service capabilities.

RMA acquires PRI Group, a leading provider of testing, product development, validation, and certification services for the asphalt, transportation, and building materials end-markets. Founded in 1990 and based in Florida, PRI significantly enhances RMA’s capabilities by offering third-party testing, evaluation, and other advanced analytical testing services. The acquisition marks a significant growth milestone, expanding RMA’s footprint to the East Coast and establishing RMA’s Analytical Laboratories Division.

RMA acquires GeoTest Services, Inc. (dba GeoTest), a leading provider of geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, specialty inspection, and building sciences services in the Pacific Northwest since 1993. With offices throughout the Washington State, the acquisition supports RMA’s strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest. GeoTest’s leadership in building envelope and fenestration testing services also enhances RMA’s service capabilities.

RMA acquires A.J. Edmond Company, a leading provider in testing, sampling, and ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing for producers and resellers of solid fuels and petroleum byproducts used in the production of critical materials and other industrial end-markets. Founded in 1965, A.J. Edmond Company specializes in the analysis of raw materials such as petroleum coke, coal, and carbon.

RMA acquires A3GEO, a provider of geotechnical, geologic, and earthquake engineering services in Northern California since 2010. Based in Berkeley, CA, A3GEO offers specialized expertise in identifying, characterizing, and mitigating geohazard-related risks associated with ground shaking, landsliding, and liquefaction.

RMA acquires Big Apple Group, a leading testing, inspection, and construction monitoring firm founded in 2015. The acquisition strengthens RMA’s East Coast presence, establishing RMA’s Northeast Division. With offices in New York and New Jersey, Big Apple Group enhances RMA’s service offerings to include advanced optical scanning, vibration, tilt, sound, and settlement monitoring services to help clients mitigate risk and drive quality assurance.

RMA acquires Rone Engineering, a leading geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and environmental services firm based in Dallas, Texas. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in RMA’s strategic growth initiatives in the southern states and establishes RMA’s South-Central Division. Founded in 1972, Rone Engineering operates state-of-the-art laboratory facilities across four locations in Texas (Dallas, Forth Worth, Austin, and Houston) and one in Kansas (Kansas City).

RMA acquires Insight Group, a geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials engineering consulting firm based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The addition marks a significant milestone as RMA expands into the growing Southeastern market, supporting its strategic growth strategy. The acquisition establishes RMA’s Southeast Division.

RMA acquires Black Eagle Consulting, a provider of geotechnical and construction inspection services based in Reno, NV. Operating out of offices in Reno and Carson City, Black Eagle Consulting brings to RMA nearly 30 years of experience as a regional leader in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, inspection, and advanced non-destructive examination services.

 RMA acquires Earth Engineers, a firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspections services since 2006. Based in Camas, WA, with additional offices in Springfield, OR, and Aiea, HI, Earth Engineers solidifies RMA’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest and adds additional expertise in engineering and materials testing.

RMA acquires hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. (HGI), a leading geophysical and hydrogeology firm based in Tucson, AZ. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for RMA’s Subsurface Imaging Division by adding advanced geophysical service capabilities. For more than 30 years, HGI has been at the forefront of advanced geophysical solutions, supporting complex industries and projects, including Department of Energy Superfund sites, dam and waterway projects, mining, oil and gas, and natural resource exploration.

Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services to assure quality and advance innovation in critical infrastructure. Certerra’s network of offices and laboratory facilities pairs local expertise with specialized capabilities and national scale.