ICIM SpA, independent certification body with Anima Confindustria majority, announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Omeco srl, one of the most qualified independent test laboratories, recognized interlocutor in the mechanics sector. ICIM thus integrates its offer with test and analysis activities and becomes a 360-degree operator in the TIC sector (Testing, Inspection and Certification), a fundamental segment for all companies that are required to demonstrate the conformity of their products in terms of quality, performance, environmental characteristics, safety and sustainability. Omeco is an accredited laboratory for mechanical and technological tests, chemical and metallographic analyzes, non-destructive tests, leak tests, burst tests, corrosion tests, special tests, tests on construction materials, welding, professional training and the laboratory is also accredited as a calibration center of instruments (LAT No. 090). The fields of application are numerous: all types of industrial plants, chemical, petrochemical, thermoelectric, nuclear plants, pressure equipment, heating and lifting systems, transport, hospitals, components, construction industry, etc. Among the Italian laboratories operating in the field of the chemical and mechanical tests, Omeco boasts a very high number of UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited tests: an attestation of competence that comes directly from Accredia – where the company is registered with the Certificate n. 0003 – and from the collaborations with important national and international industrial realities. The Omeco brand – for the its authoritativeness and good reputation among the Italian companies – will be maintained.
